High School Spanish Teacher

Pharos Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary starting at $80,000

401k with 5% match

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parking for commuters

Job summary

Pharos Academy Charter School in New York seeks a full-time Spanish teacher who loves guiding middle or high school students in academics and pro-social growth. You will plan lessons, use data to monitor progress, and collaborate with staff to uphold the school’s values.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in secondary education or Spanish, is fluent in Spanish, and has a proven classroom track record. We offer a competitive package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in secondary education and/or Spanish related field of study.
• Proficiency in the Spanish language and experience teaching Spanish in a classroom setting.
• Strong love and commitment to helping students work through mistakes while building pro-social and academic skills.
• Experience working with middle or high school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
• Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to daily and long-term lesson planning and instructional preparation.
• Commitment to using data to improve student achievement goals.
• Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture.
• Team player and alignment with Pharos Academy’s values.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Pro-social and academic development

Education

Bachelor's degree in secondary education or Spanish-related field

Job description

Teacher Vision

Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback.

Teacher Vision

Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback. In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence. This teacher understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels.

What We Are Looking For

• Commitment to daily and long-term lesson planning and instructional preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class.
• Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students.
• Commitment to using data to improve short term and long-term student achievement goals.
• Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve.
• Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core values and educational viewpoint.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary starting at $80,000.
• 401k plan with employer matching of 5%.
• Comprehensive & Affordable benefits packages - Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employee wellness.
• Parking for commuters living outside of the Bronx/Manhattan.

How We Support Growth & Development

• Weekly one-on-one instructional coaching.
• Weekly school-wide or departmentalized professional development.
• Summer Professional Development Institute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in secondary education and/or Spanish related field of study.
• Proficiency in the Spanish language and experience teaching Spanish in a classroom setting.
• Strong love and commitment to helping students work through mistakes while building pro-social and academic skills.
• Experience working with middle or high school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
• Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

Full-Time Teacher Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $110,000 USD