HS Spanish Teacher — AP Prep & Student Growth

Uncommon Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Training & development

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement with employer match

Paid leave

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Our Spanish teachers work with grade level and content teams to develop students who are global citizens; communication in Spanish is central to all classes, preparing students for academic autonomy and college readiness.

Responsibilities include instruction to build bilingual skills, data analysis to tailor instruction,

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• To meet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: build students' bilingual skills and AP/college prep readiness; expose students to authentic sources; develop speaking, reading, writing, listening in Spanish; cultivate cultural awareness; foster Spanish language enthusiasm; enable conversational skills in Spanish; collaborate with the Spanish department on goals.
• Data Analysis: meet weekly with principal/coach to review student work trends; implement differentiated instruction for all learners.
• School Culture: build positive relationships with students and families; participate in PD, mentorship, and coaching; attend weekly meetings to reinforce core values and student achievement; work with grade-level teams to set academic goals and instructional strategies.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

NY state certification eligibility requirements

Job description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Our Spanish teachers work with grade level and content teams to develop students who are global citizens; communication in Spanish is central to all classes, preparing students for academic autonomy and college readiness.

Responsibilities include instruction to build bilingual skills, data analysis to tailor instruction,