Language Teacher; Specifically French and or Spanish

Ashley Hall; Arkansas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashley Hall is seeking a part-time Language Teacher to teach French and/or Spanish to early childhood students. The role involves engaging students through interactive activities, developing culturally responsive curriculums, and collaborating with the language department to ensure effective teaching practices. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and experience in an independent school environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in French and/or Spanish according to ACTFL guidelines.
• 5 years teaching experience required.
• Experience in independent schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive communication with parents.
• Introduce language and cultures to students aged 2-8.
• Facilitate active learning in a Reggio-inspired classroom.

Skills

Communicative Language Teaching

Cultural studies

Classroom management

Education

Master's Degree in French or Spanish or Early Childhood Education

Job description

Language Teacher; Specifically French and or Spanish

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Ages Taught: Ages 2 years to 1st Grade

Reports to: Early School Division Director & French Department Chair

Role Duration: 10 months, part time

Work Day: 8:00am to 12:00pm, with a 30-minute bi-weekly curriculum planning meeting

Position Summary: Ashley Hall seeks a mission-aligned Early Childhood Language Teacher (French and or Spanish) who is responsible for introducing the language and cultures of that language to our youngest students (ages 2-8). Through interactive activities and lessons that complement the learning that occurs in the Reggio-inspired classroom, the successful candidate promotes the linguistic, communicative, and cultural aspects of the language and motivates students to attain their individual potential as language learners. Develop and maintain genuine, positive, and consistent communication with parents, providing them with language resources for continued exposure at home. We seek a candidate who will actively pursue professional development opportunities to elevate the classroom experience and target language proficiency.

Reporting directly to the Director of the Early School, the World Languages Department Chair, and collaborating closely with colleagues who teach French and or Spanish in grades 1-12, the Language Teacher ensures the continued growth of the discipline in a dynamic and authentic way.

Key Requirements: The World Languages Department at Ashley Hall uses a language acquisition model that incorporates Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), cultural studies, as well as natural connections to core content areas for students. The ideal candidate will be able to design and implement a language curriculum based on ACTFL standards and authentic resources, facilitate active learning by implementing Communicative Language Teaching techniques with a goal of 90% target language usage with students. Additionally, they should possess optimism, energy, and an excellent sense of humor.

Additionally, Applicants Must Have

• a Master's Degree in French and or Spanish and or early Childhood Education, or a related field
• advanced proficiency in French and or Spanish according to ACTFL proficiency guidelines
• 5 Years teaching experience
• Experience in independent schools
• Training, experience, or familiarity teaching in a Reggio Program is ideal but not required
• The ability to design and implement an engaging and inquiry-based curriculum with a culturally responsive and inclusive lens guided by ACTFL standards, the World Language Department goals, and the school's mission
• Implement goals set forth by the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for the Novice Learner
  
  

FLSA Status

Academic-Contract-Exempt

Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume and list of 3-5 references to Lynsey Barrows, Director of Human Resources, at [e-mail]

Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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