Details
Posted: 08-Aug-23
Location: Windermere, Florida
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Foreign Languages
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Middle School World Languages Teacher
Windermere Preparatory School is seeking a certified World Languages Educator to plan, organize, and provide language instruction to our 6th graders, focusing on a global perspective. The ideal candidate will develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies and address all aspects of language communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen. Additionally, candidates should possess a combination of Language instructional expertise as well as a general approach to teaching world languages.
Candidates will possess 3-5+ years relevant experience. Experience in the private school sector preferred, but not required. Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree and Spanish or World Language certification preferred.
SKILL SET REQUIREMENT
- Articulate the Mission, Vision, and Values of WPS and Nord Anglia Education
- Display comprehensive knowledge of curriculum and instruction within the appropriate content area and/or grade level
- Function as a student achievement advocate and advisor
- Outstanding listening and problem solving skills
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Highly developed presentation skills
- Effective organizational skills including but not limited to lesson planning, implementing units of study, differentiating instruction, designing and implementing assessments
- Monitor student progress and report information in a timely manner
- Mentor and coach students
- Showcase collaborative leadership skills and the ability to work well with and through others
- Prioritize and to expend allotted resources in alignment with stated academic priorities
- Foster and maintain a positive school climate
- Understand the 4 C’s of 21st Century Teaching & Learning
- Willingness to work with IB Curriculum
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with grade level and World Language teams
- Adhere to the World Language department overview and course snapshot
- Select and plan appropriate learning and teaching activities that are in alignment with Windermere Preparatory School and Nord Anglia Education
- Exercise good classroom management with the use of fair and consistent standards and appropriate sanctions that are clearly articulated to the students
- Encourage students to confidently and freely ask questions
- Know and use a wide range of assessment strategies consistent with course content and objectives
About Windermere Preparatory School
Windermere Preparatory School is located on a beautiful 48-acre campus in Southwest Orange County. Windermere Preparatory School's academic approach is built on complex problem solving and critical thinking, emphasizes intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
Educating The Whole Child
While academic achievement is Windermere Preparatory School's highest priority, it is complemented and enriched by a multitude of resources and extracurricular activities, such as fine and performing arts, athletics, clubs and community service. Through personalized learning and innovative curriculum, committed teachers provide instruction that develops and educates the whole child, both inside and outside the classroom.
To learn more about Windermere Preparatory School, please choose the grade level that applies to you:
Early Childhood – Ages 3-4 (Pre-Kindergarten), Kindergarten
Lower School – Grades One through Five
Middle School – Grades Six through Eight
Upper School – Grades Nine through Twelve
Boarding Program - Grades Seven through Twelve
Connections working at Windermere Preparatory School
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