Italian Teacher

Mount Saint Mary Academy seeks a full-time, high school Italian teacher to join our World Language Department for the 2026-2027 academic year. The ideal candidate is an experienced teacher who possesses a collaborative mindset and passion for teaching world languages. The candidate strives to incorporate 21^st century learning principles and modern language pedagogies in their craft. Candidates should also demonstrate an openness to participating in the broader school community.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Italian, Education, or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Italian. Candidates with proficiency in an additional language, such as French, Latin, or Spanish, will be given preference.
• 2+ years high school teaching experience (preferred).
• Experience teaching AP Italian is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and students.
• Experience with Comprehensible Input (CI) and other communicative teaching strategies (preferred but not required).
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Build a classroom culture in which students engage with the language in authentic ways and integrate interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication
• Integrate technology in the classroom in engaging and meaningful ways
• Differentiate instruction and assessment for students, as appropriate
• Stay apprised of current language teaching pedagogies and research
• Willingness to collaborate in the design and evaluation of curriculum
• Develop and support a positive learning environment with students and will effectively communicate with students and families about student progress
• Contribute to the school community through participation in extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives when possible

 Salary Range:

• $60,000 - $70,000 (full-time).
• Final compensation will be based on experience and education.

  Benefits:

• Mount Saint Mary Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer matching, PTO, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and list of three references to: Mrs. Jacqueline Muratore (Assistant Directress) jmuratore@mountsaintmary.org and Mrs. Madeline Albrittain (World Language Department Chair) malbrittain@mountsaintmary.org.

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