Summary of the Position: The Montgomery Academy Lower School focuses on the development of the whole child.  Our world languages and cultures class will serve students in Grades K-4 and lays the foundation for the work that students will do in the Middle School and Upper School world languages classes. We are seeking an individual to encourage a sense of wonder and curiosity in students, incorporate basic language exposure (including but not limited to French, Spanish, and Latin), and cultivate appreciation for other cultures around the world. While this individual would ideally be proficient in a second language, it is not a requirement; it is most important that this individual have a deep appreciation for learning about other countries and their cultures and languages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and teach units of study crafted around various world cultures and languages (including but not limited to French, Spanish, and Latin)
• Use the Responsive Classroom approach to classroom management
• Provide students with specific, actionable feedback and grades
• Communicate with parents proactively, positively, and professionally to support the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs of students
• Collaborate with both the Lower School enrichment team and the MA World Languages Department (K-12)
• Help plan and implement annual interdisciplinary events (i.e. STEAMfest, the culture study, the author visit)
• Assist on field trips as needed
• Oversee the 4th grade morning announcements helper program 
• Actively engage in the school’s process of faculty growth and development
• Perform other duties to support the division and/or school as a whole

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education 
• A deep appreciation for learning about other countries and their cultures and languages
• Substantial classroom teaching experience preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in a second language preferred but not required
• Experience with project-based learning preferred

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