Upper School Spanish Teacher 24-25, Friends School of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Friends School of Baltimore -
Baltimore, MD,
US
Upper School Spanish Teacher 24-25
Date Posted: 2024-05-08
Job description
Educators at Friends are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are essential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience. We seek educators whose teaching styles and experiences demonstrate:
Context and Philosophy
Friends School of Baltimore is seeking a full-time Upper School Spanish Teacher to begin in August 2024. The position would be to teach four sections of Spanish at various proficiency levels, using a communicative teaching approach that builds structural control and develops language proficiency in all modes of communication. The successful candidate will demonstrate a desire and ability to inspire and support students, to work collaboratively with colleagues, to use technology in their teaching, and to employ a variety of classroom and assessment strategies that meet the needs of Language students with diverse learning profiles. All Upper School teachers participate in the full program of an independent school in addition to their classroom responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community which strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.
- A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and practices and to incorporate a culturally responsive lens into teaching and learning.
- A record of successful collaboration with colleagues, families, and students.
- A commitment to lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.
- An ability to infuse technology to enhance student learning.
- An openness to interdisciplinary teaching.
- An appreciation for and understanding of the social and emotional development of students.
- Flexibility, optimism, and a sense of humor.
Context and Philosophy
Friends School of Baltimore is seeking a full-time Upper School Spanish Teacher to begin in August 2024. The position would be to teach four sections of Spanish at various proficiency levels, using a communicative teaching approach that builds structural control and develops language proficiency in all modes of communication. The successful candidate will demonstrate a desire and ability to inspire and support students, to work collaboratively with colleagues, to use technology in their teaching, and to employ a variety of classroom and assessment strategies that meet the needs of Language students with diverse learning profiles. All Upper School teachers participate in the full program of an independent school in addition to their classroom responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Teach the core subject area(s) that honors the Quaker values and the of Friends School.
- Collaborate with teachers in the Department, within the Upper School division, and across other divisions at Friends School.
- Provide clear, timely, and consistent feedback to students.
- Meet one-on-one with students for support as needed.
- Provide parents and administrators with written and oral reports (as needed) that explain in detail how students are progressing in the various areas of their educational experience.
- Complete punctual, prescriptive progress reports, grades, and comments at the assigned times during the year for each student taught.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and experience preferred
- Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to understand and incorporate Quaker Principles and Quaker education into their work.
Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community which strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.