Middle School Spanish Teacher

ADP, Inc.; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Generous time-off

Job summary

Dwight-Englewood School in Englewood, NJ seeks a passionate Middle School Spanish Teacher to join a diverse learning community. You will teach five sections across seventh to ninth grade, collaborate weekly with the grade-level team, and serve as an advisor while chaperoning trips and supporting after-hours activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's (Master's preferred), at least three years' experience in middle school instruction, and a commitment to equity, multilingual education, and

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred), with a strong emphasis on degrees in related fields.
• At least three years of teaching experience, with a strong background in Middle School or ninth grade instruction.
• Knowledge of diversity, multiculturalism, and anti-bias education in all aspects of the work.
• Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills in English; ability to teach other languages (French).
• Leadership of after-school activities (in athletics, the arts, or other programs).

Responsibilities

• Teach five sections of middle school Spanish across seventh, eighth, and ninth grade.
• Meet weekly with the grade level team to coordinate instruction and curriculum.
• Attend weekly departmental and divisional meetings after school.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of Middle School students.
• Chaperone overnight field trips and day trips.
• Provide extra help during TAG periods, before school, or other times as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Advisory leadership

Cross-curricular instruction

Project-based learning

French language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

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Middle School Spanish Teacher

Faculty Dwight Englewood School, Englewood, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1206

Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Overview: Dwight-Englewood School, the largest independent school in Bergen County, NJ, and a growing, vibrant, and diverse learning community in the New York City metro area, is seeking to fill a Spanish teaching position, primarily focused on the Middle School. The teacher will work closely with teachers of other disciplines to provide age-appropriate instruction. We seek an energetic, curious teacher who wants to inspire students to learn more about themselves and the world around them.

Actively support the Mission of the School and put that vision into daily practice.

Teach five sections of class which meet for three fifty-minute periods per week, divided between seventh, eighth, and ninth grade Spanish classes.

Meet weekly with the grade level team to discuss students and to coordinate instruction and curriculum.

Attend weekly departmental and / or divisional meetings after school.

Serve as an advisor to a small group (usually around ten) of Middle School students

Participate in overnight field trips and day trips as a chaperone.

Provide extra help during TAG periods, before school, or other times as needed

Perform other duties as assigned, such as lunch supervision, etc.

Desired Qualities:

The ideal candidate will offer most or all of the following qualities as well as the qualifications that follow:

A true love of working with middle school students.

A personality that is approachable, encouraging, and positive.

Experience with cross-curricular instruction, project-based learning, and process-based feedback.

Clear, consistent, and dynamic communication with students, colleagues, and parents.

Experience leading advisory programs and / or other student-centered programs.

A growth mindset.

Position Requirements:

A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred), with a strong emphasis on degrees in related fields.

At least three years of teaching experience, with a strong background in Middle School or ninth grade instruction.

Personal and professional alignment to the school’s mission, vision, and values.

Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and anti-bias education in all aspects of the work with Middle School students, families, and colleagues.

Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills, in both English and the target language.

Ability to teach/speak other world languages, particularly French

Leadership of after-school activities (in athletics, the arts, or other programs).

Terms of Employment :

This is a 10-month teaching position.

Teachers commit to eight-hour workdays as well as attendance at faculty meetings and other school-wide meetings and events.

Professional days are considered workdays and participation in planned activities is mandatory.

Salaries are based on years of experience and education level. The salary range for this position, based on the requirements stated above, is 68K to 100K. If you are invited for an initial screening we will let you know where your salary falls on our scale.

Dwight-Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including, health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) plan, life insurance, tuition remission, and a generous time-off policy.

Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.