Tabor Academy is committed to working toward building an inclusive hiring process informed by the NAIS Principles of Good Practice – Equity and Justice. Across all areas of school life, we prioritize practices based on MindBrainEducation research; the relational skills of active listening, empathic understanding, critical thinking, and genuine inquiry; and pursuits that actively seek out and invite in diverse perspectives.

Summary

Tabor Academy seeks a compelling and passionate educator to teach four Spanish classes of both core and elective courses in the Modern and Classical Languages Department, to serve as a dorm parent with related duties, and to coach or the equivalent for two seasons in the afternoon program.  This position includes housing. 

The successful candidate will:

• embrace an initiative-driven faculty culture focused on advancing Tabor Academy’s mission
• possess an understanding of current teaching pedagogies and adolescent development
• plan lessons, teach, evaluate and provide feedback for mastery— communicative and intercultural
• have native or near-native fluency in Spanish
• understand the essentials of teaching for communicative and intercultural competency, as well as be committed to developing curricula to suit the department’s initiatives
• possess a high degree of cultural competency and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and perspectives
• demonstrate fluency with academic technology that advances learning for students and a willingness to integrate technology into classroom experiences
• enjoy collaborating with colleagues within and across subject areas, and all aspects of school life
• invest in the community and participate in the lives of our students outside of the classroom
• convey patience and empathy with adolescents
• be self-reflective, able to work independently, and committed to professional growth