| Job Title: Middle School Spanish Teacher Type: Full-time position - 10 months Supervisor: Assistant Head of School for Faculty Development and Student Growth FLSA: Exempt (Salaried) General Job Description: St. Anne’s Episcopal School in Middletown, Delaware seeks a spirited and talented educator to serve as a Middle School Spanish teacher within the mission and core values of the school. Our teachers focus on the intellectual, social, physical, artistic, and spiritual growth of each child to create a learning environment where each student is known, loved, challenged, and inspired. We are a community that is sensitive to issues of social justice, mindful of the experiences people from diverse backgrounds have in our school, and active in its pursuit of equity and justice within our school community as well as beyond our campus borders. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of teaching/classroom experience in a middle school setting and someone who strives to support all types of learners. Interest in leading global experiences with Spanish-speaking communities is a must. This position would begin August 19, 2021.
| Job Responsibilities: - Knowledge of the best practices in curriculum instruction in middle school Spanish
- Be committed to teaching all levels of Spanish language learners, differentiating as needed to ensure student success
- Advise a small group of MS students and act as a liaison between the school and home
- Lead daily homeroom devotions and participate in weekly chapel experiences based on the Episcopal tradition of welcoming all cultures and faiths
- Be willing to coach two seasons of athletics or lead other MS student groups/clubs
- Demonstrate passion as an educator, possess a comprehensive knowledge of child development, and employ a variety of teaching strategies and resources
- Understand the fundamental developmental stages in the social, emotional, and academic lives of middle school students
- Use technology to enhance learning and communicate effectively
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that are aligned with our core values: respect, responsibility, and compassion
- Communicate with parents on student progress
- Attend specific school events/activities outside of the school day and supervise as needed
- Participate in curriculum development and serve on faculty committees
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and parents as well as collegial and collaborative relationships with faculty and staff
- Be flexible and collaborative as well as independent and self-motivated
- Candidates who embrace experiences that celebrate diversity and service learning are encouraged to apply.
| Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, philosophy statement, employment application, background check, and at least five (5) professional references to employment@stannesde.org. Please use the following format for naming your electronic files: Lastname_Firstname_Resume. References will not be contacted without applicant approval. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred Other: Candidates will: - Embrace the school’s mission as well as educational and discipline philosophies; candidates must be willing to work in a team environment and be positive, inspirational, and family-centered.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
- Have strong organizational and effective time-management skills.
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