Details
Posted: 11-Mar-24
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $69,000 - $165,918 yearly
Categories:
Foreign Languages
Preferred Education:
Masters
The Packer Collegiate Institute invites applicants interested in teaching full-time Middle School Spanish (grades 5-8) for the academic year 2024-2025.
Anticipated start date: August 2024
Language learners at Packer learn language, culture, and content in every unit, with social justice and real-world themes woven throughout. Our ideal candidate has a FLES background, near-native proficiency, experience with Responsive Classroom techniques, and an understanding of the ACTFL and / or CEFR framework(s).
Responsibilities:
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Teach 4 sections of Spanish and design engaging curricula and lesson plans
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Advise a small group of Middle School students
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Collaborate closely with others in the department
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Engage actively in departmental and school-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, & anti-racism efforts
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Communicate proactively with families via written and oral communication about student work and progress in English
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Participate in one divisional overnight travel event
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Lead and participate in various off-campus field trips
Applicants should possess:
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Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred
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A strong background in Spanish-language education and enthusiasm for working with elementary and middle school students
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A commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting an inclusive, just, and equitable school community
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A sincere and visible commitment to excellent teaching and continued professional development
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Demonstrated ability to develop creative student-centered activities for a diverse group of students
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A wide array of evidence-based evaluation strategies based on the standards outlined in the ACTFL and / or CEFR framework(s)
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Familiarity with the effective use of technology in teaching a language
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A genuine desire to collaborate with colleagues
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Comfort with and interest in working with students in an advisory capacity
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Experience with Responsive Classroom pedagogies are a plus
Packer’s comprehensive commitment to diversity and equity requires all faculty members to actively and thoughtfully engage in work around identity, anti-racism, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, and beliefs.
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About The Packer Collegiate Institute
Grounded in rich traditions while embracing the future, Packer is a diverse community that balances the value of scholarship and the intellect with the importance of meaningful and sustained relationships. Guided by dedicated adults, Packer students are challenged to develop talents, pursue aspirations, and become empathetic, responsible, globally-minded women and men.
We educate students to:
Think Deeply
Speak Confidently
Act with Purpose and Heart
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