Upper School Spanish Teacher

2 weeks ago

Baltimore, United States Roland Park Country School Full time

**GENERAL SUMMARY**:
The World Language Department is seeking a full-time Upper School Spanish teacher. Our cross-divisional curriculum is sequentially coherent, developmentally appropriate, and serves students across the Tri-Schools of RPCS, Gilman, and Bryn Mawr. Teachers strive to actively engage students in language learning in order to master skills and content as well as build understanding and acceptance of foreign cultures and differences in values and ways of life. A key goal is communication, and grammar and vocabulary are taught through context. Daily lessons enforce the use of the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading, writing - as well as cultural immersion and understanding. In addition, we make use of authentic and unabridged materials in our curricula.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Teaches four (4) sections of Spanish in the Upper School in Levels 1 through 5.
- Serves as an Academic Advisor to 10-12 Upper School students.
- Develops and delivers engaging and effective Spanish language curriculum for Upper School students, aligning with the goals of the World Language program at Roland Park Country School.
- Employs a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and technologies to facilitate students' acquisition and mastery of the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Fosters a classroom culture that encourages students to take risks, make mistakes, and learn from them, promoting their confidence and autonomy as language learners.
- Collaborates with colleagues in the World Languages Department to ensure consistency and coherence in the curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment strategies.
- Creates a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes the development of students' linguistic proficiency, cultural understanding, and global awareness.
- Serve as academic advisor and/or advisor to student organizations or extracurricular activities, providing academic guidance, mentorship, and support.
- Participates in faculty and department meetings, faculty professional development sessions, parent/guardian conferences, and other school-wide events as required.
- Engages in ongoing self-reflection and professional growth, actively seeking opportunities to enhance teaching practices, cultural competence, and understanding of diverse learners.
- Contributes to the wider school community through participation in extracurricular activities, committees, and school events.
- Other reasonable duties as assigned from time to time by the Upper School Head or Head of School.

**REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Strong intercultural competencies and a commitment to culturally competent teaching.
- Familiarity with giving and receiving feedback for professional growth.
- Flexibility and openness to collaboration and experimentation.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with colleagues, students and parents professionally.
- Effective classroom management and organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
- Flexibility and/or desire to teach other courses.
- A desire to coach or serve as a faculty co-curricula advisor is a desired plus.
- Familiarity with creating differentiated learning experiences aligned with formative assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate technology in content delivery/skill development.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Spanish or Education, with strong proficiency in the Spanish language. Graduate degree in Spanish or Education preferred.- Minimum of 2 years demonstrating excellence in teaching, with preference for native speakers with a teaching background.- Experience with student-centered teaching pedagogies.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Remain in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Repeat motion of wrists, hands, and fingers to operate standard office equipment, such as computer and phone.
- Requires visual acuity to read a variety of written materials.
- Must be able to move around and access all parts of the campus upon request, which includes gym, turf, fields, dining hall, etc.
- Occasionally ascend and descend stairs in emergency situations.

**WORK CONDITIONS**:

- The Upper School Spanish Teacher is a full-time, exempt position.
- The individual in this position is expected to work during all hours as may be assigned by the School and during other hours for events and activities.
- The Upper School Spanish Teacher is expected to perform their job duties on campus unless otherwise permitted by the Head of School.
- As a condition of employment, all employees hired after August 1, 2021, are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and be able to provide proof of such vaccination.

**BACKGROUND CHECK**:
**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS**:
Occasional travel may be required for field trips and

  • Upper School Spanish Teacher

    2 weeks ago

    Baltimore, United States Roland Park Country School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY:The World Language Department is seeking a full-time Upper School Spanish teacher. Our cross-divisional curriculum is sequentially coherent, developmentally appropriate, and serves students across the Tri-Schools of RPCS, Gilman, and Bryn Mawr. Teachers strive to actively engage students in language learning in...

  • Upper School French Teacher

    4 days ago

    Baltimore, Maryland, United States Friends School of Baltimore Full time

    UPPER SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER 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: ? A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and...

  • Upper School History Teacher

    2 weeks ago

    Baltimore, United States Roland Park Country School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY:Roland Park Country School, a K-12 independent girls' school, seeks a part-time Upper School United States History Teacher. The history teacher reports directly to the Upper School Head and is a valued member of the History Department. The individual in this role will foster an exciting, dynamic, and creative...

  • Upper School Mathematics Teacher

    2 weeks ago

    Baltimore, United States Roland Park Country School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY:Roland Park Country School, a college preparatory school for girls, is dedicated to the intellectual and moral development of its students. We cultivate creativity, independence of thought, tenacity of purpose, self-discipline, and emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. We maintain high academic...

  • Upper School Physics Teacher

    1 month ago

    Baltimore, Maryland, United States The Park School of Baltimore Full time

    THE PARK SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE UPPER SCHOOL PHYSICS TEACHER FALL 2024 Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences. We cultivate children's...

  • Upper School History Teacher

    2 weeks ago

    Baltimore, United States Roland Park Country School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY:Roland Park Country School, a K-12 independent girls' school, seeks a full-time Upper School History Teacher. The history teacher reports directly to the Upper School Head and is a valued member of the History Department. The individual in this role will foster an exciting, dynamic, and creative learning...

  • Upper School French Teacher 24-25

    3 days ago

    Baltimore, United States Friends School of Baltimore Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionUPPER SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHEREducators at Friends are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe areessential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience.We seek educators whose teaching styles and experiences demonstrate:● A desire to understand diverse attitudes,...

  • Upper School French Teacher 24-25

    3 days ago

    Baltimore, United States Friends School of Baltimore Full time

    **_UPPER SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER_** 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: - A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and...

  • Upper School Physics Teacher 24-25

    3 days ago

    Baltimore, United States Friends School of Baltimore Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionUpper School Physics TeacherFriends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 835 students, 41% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to...

  • Upper School Art Teacher 24-25

    4 days ago

    Baltimore, United States Friends School of Baltimore Full time

    Upper School Art Teacher 24-25 Position Type Faculty Start 08/12/2024 School Name City, State Baltimore, MD Posted 04/05/2024 Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 803 students, 44% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of...

  • Upper School STEAM/Computer Science Teacher

    3 days ago

    Baltimore, United States Friends School of Baltimore Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionUpper School STEAM/Computer Science TeacherEmployment Opportunity: The Friends School of Baltimore is currently seeking an Upper School STEAM/Computer Science Teacher to begin mid-August 2024. This individual would teach multiple courses in the Computer Science department, including Robotics and Physical Computing. Experience...

  • Upper School History

    4 days ago

    Baltimore, Maryland, United States The Boys Latin School of Maryland Full time

    Founded in 1844, Boys' Latin is an all-boys independent school serving boys in grades K-12. Here, each student is known — for who he is today, and all he will be tomorrow. The Boys' Latin School of Maryland seeks an energetic full time Upper School History teacher beginning in August for the 2024 – 2025 school year. The successful applicant will teach up...

  • Upper School English

    4 days ago

    Baltimore, Maryland, United States The Boys Latin School of Maryland Full time

    The Boys' Latin School of Maryland, an independent K-12 boys' school, seeks an energetic full time Upper School English teacher beginning in August for the school year. The successful applicant will teach up to five sections of English, serve as an academic advisor to a group of upper school students, and be actively involved in all facets of school life....

  • Middle School Spanish

    3 days ago

    Baltimore, United States Friends School of Baltimore Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMiddle School Spanish & French Teacher, Full-TimeFriends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 803students, 44% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community,equality, and...

  • middle school spanish language teacher

    4 days ago

    Baltimore, Maryland, United States Sisters Academy of Baltimore Full time

    Sisters Academy of Baltimore is seeking candidates for a teaching position in Spanish Language Arts for the 2024–2025 school year beginning in August 2024. The Spanish Language Arts (SLA) teacher will be responsible for leading beginner to intermediate 5 th through 8 th grade students whose primary language is English in the exploration of the Spanish...

  • Spanish Teacher

    4 weeks ago

    Baltimore, United States Baltimore City Public Schools Full time

    Overview: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Spanish Teacher to join our team. As a Spanish Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment for students, helping them develop their language skills and cultural understanding. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students and...

  • Spanish Lead Teacher

    2 months ago

    Baltimore, United States The New Century School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: The New Century School is an independent, language-based preschool through middle school located in the Fells Point area of Baltimore. It is the goal of The New Century School to provide a safe, warm, fun, nurturing, and highly creative environment that is also culturally and academically rich. The job of creating a...

  • Preschool Assistant Teacher

    2 weeks ago

    Baltimore, United States The New Century School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: The New Century School is an independent, language-based preschool through middle school located in the Fells Point area of Baltimore. It is the goal of The New Century School to provide a safe, warm, fun, nurturing, and highly creative environment that is also culturally and academically rich. The job of creating a...

  • Lower School Kindergarten Teacher

    2 weeks ago

    Baltimore, Maryland, United States The Park School of Baltimore Full time

    THE PARK SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE LOWER SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER FALL 2024 Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences. We cultivate...

  • General Teacher

    3 days ago

    Baltimore, United States Friends School of Baltimore Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFriends School of Baltimore is looking for experienced and passionate teachers to join our team.To apply, please complete application and submit your resume. Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a...