Spanish Teacher

Kimball Union, a private boarding school seeking an experienced, student-centered, and pedagogically innovative Spanish teacher to join our community as a full-time faculty member who will actively support and fulfill our mission "to create a deep sense of belonging for every member of our community. Through intentionally designed experiences and challenges, our students develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity."

ABOUT THE POSITION

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and teach four or five sections of Spanish for two or three different levels including AP Spanish for grades 9-12.
• Teach a curriculum and work in collaboration with a community that embraces diversity, provides equity, and ensures inclusion and belonging for all.
• Learn and utilize the principles of our learning design program within the classroom, coaching, advising and the residential program.
• Coach sports and/or lead activities for two seasons.
• Advise a small cohort of students.
• Serve as a dorm parent in our residential program and work within a team to supervise and facilitate weekend activities on occasional weekends.
• Pursue continuous growth and development in understanding and implementation of diverse and effective instructional practices.
• Contribute knowledge, expertise, and passion to the on-going collaborative effort to innovate and improve our curriculum and participate in committee work as requested by school leadership. QUALIFICATIONS
  • A bachelor's degree in Spanish, language education, or a closely related field; a graduate degree in Spanish, or language education is preferred.
  • 1-5 years (or more) of teaching high school Spanish.
  • Current pedagogical practices which may include experience with Universal Design for Learning, backwards planning (Understanding by Design), mind-brain science, and project-based learning.
  • Collaborative approach, willing to work closely with colleagues both in and outside of the department.
  • Facility with educational LMS portals, Mac OS, Mircrosoft365, Google apps, Duolingo, Mango, Garbanzo, and other Spanish education-enhancing products.
  • Experience in a range of sports – coaching or playing experience preferred.
  • Flexible, resilient, and creative working within a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and a track record for building strong relationships with both students and colleagues.
  • Strong analytical skills and an ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Student-centered educator with a commitment to investing in the lives of young people.