Part-time Upper School Faculty - Spanish

MacLaren School; Colorado Springs (CO); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 66.000; A tiempo parcial

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Employer-paid health insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Thomas MacLaren School in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks a part-time Upper School Spanish faculty member to deliver the MacLaren curriculum and support a rigorous classical liberal education. The role requires planning, collaboration with the Head of Upper School, and commitment to the school’s mission.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and a BA in content area or equivalent, with teaching experience and strong English communication.

Formación

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• BA in content area or 36 hours in content area or PRAXIS test completion within one year of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Delivers Thomas MacLaren curriculum as charged.
• Plans long-term and short-term objectives of instruction.
• Maintains an appropriate and safe learning environment.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents and staff.
• Leads or participates in faculty seminars and community learning initiatives.

Conocimientos

Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

BA in content area / 36 hours / PRAXIS

Descripción del empleo

Thomas MacLaren School, located in beautiful Colorado Springs,Colorado, is accepting applications for faculty and staff positions for thecontent areas and responsibilities listed below.

The vision of this Kindergarten-through-twelfth grade charter publicschool is that all human beings, and thus all students, can know truth,create beauty, and practice goodness. MacLaren emphasizes learning as alifelong posture toward the world, a posture that is developed in theclassroom through Socratic seminars and the practice of learning asdoing.

The school is named after an acclaimed local architect who moved toColorado Springs in the 1890s to take in its famously curative air and300 annual days of sunshine; the elegant and abiding buildings that heleft the city are emblematic of the kind of integrated learning thatstudents at MacLaren will strive after as they are immersed in aclassical liberal education.

Consider moving to Colorado Springs, which was named the "#4 Best Placeto Live in the United States" by U.S. News and World Report (2020). Consider teaching in this community of learners, in which diversefaculty and students will join the great conversation from Sophoclesand Thucydides, to Orwell and O’Connor, and where rigor and wonder willbe equally applauded.

Thomas MacLaren School is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Position: Part-time Upper School Faculty - Spanish Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Job Id:554 # of Openings:1 Job Title: Upper School Teacher Reports To: Head of Upper School Supervisory: No Exempt Pay Type: Salaried If exempt: Professional

Compensation:

• Pay range: $45,000-$66,000/yr.
• Benefits: For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee’s base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages.No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.

General Purpose

To impart knowledge and learning skills to the children in his/her assigned class in a manner that meets professional standards while participating in the community of learners that is Thomas MacLaren School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

School Philosophy and Goals

• Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Vision of Thomas MacLaren School
• Believes that all human beings, and thus all students, can know truth, create beauty and practice goodness
• Manifests the sense of wonder and depth of inquiry that he/she is asked to inspire and direct in the students
• Plans and implements instructional programs and activities that further the school's goals
• Contributes to the growth of Thomas MacLaren’s community of learners
• Understands and supports the culture of the school
• Leads Morning Assembly

Professional Responsibility

• Strives for continued improvement and professional growth, in the context of the community of learners
• Confers with parents, Head of Upper School, and other staff members as necessary regarding student progress
• Uses oral and written English skillfully and correctly
• Communicates clearly and regularly with colleagues and the Head of Upper School
• Maintains accurate records of attendance and punctuality
• Maintains accurate records of students’ academic achievement
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School

Instruction/Curriculum

• Attends mandatory Teacher Training Institute each summer
• Delivers Thomas MacLaren curriculum as charged
• Works with the Head of Upper School and teacher trainers to learn curriculum and methodology of courses assigned
• Plans long-term as well as short-term objectives of instruction
• Uses a variety of appropriate teaching strategies, instructional materials/activities, and teaching modes to accommodate a variety of learning styles
• Incorporates interventions and accommodations deemed necessary by the Head of Upper School
• Follows guidelines for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan
• Demonstrates sound professional teaching and classroom management skills to facilitate learning
• Maintains an appropriate and safe learning environment

Teacher/Student Relationships

• Delivers Thomas MacLaren curriculum
• Enforces school policies
• Maintains discipline and good order in the classroom, in cooperation with the Head of Upper School and the Deans

• Provides students with constructive feedback about their work in a timely manner according to MacLaren standards
• Encourages students to strive for high achievement
• Encourages and equips students to become the agents of their own education
• Assists with Student Orientation and its implementation in the classroom
• Acts as an effective monitor of students when on duty (before, during, or after school, including lunch and recess)

Teacher/Parent Relationships

• Provides frequent and effective feedback concerning attainment of learning goals to parents
• Initiates communication with parents
• Encourages parents to visit the class
• Participates in biannual parent-teacher evaluation conferences

Teacher/Staff Relationships

• Communicates regularly with the Head of Upper School, Lead Teachers and co-workers on all matters pertaining to assignments
• Cooperates with other staff in sharing responsibilities and implementing group decisions
• Works effectively on any faculty committee to which he/she is assigned (recruitment, field day, Student Orientation, etc.)
• Participates fully in the community of learners, e.g., prepares for and attends all Faculty Seminars

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of this job. It is intended only to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Experience: Demonstrated ability to serve well as Thomas MacLaren teacher. Teaching License not required. BA required. Teachers of math, science, English, social studies/history must hold

• BA in content area or
• 36 hours in content area or
• PRAXIS test completion in content area within one year of employment

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Love of educating children
• Love of learning
• Ability to impart a love of learning to young people
• Ability to master Thomas MacLaren School’s curriculum
• Knowledge of and interest in a wide variety of writings and thought beyond one’s own area of expertise
• Ability to communicate well with students and parents
• Ability to maintain an orderly classroom
• Ability to guide students through organization and preparation of a term paper or research topic appropriate to field of study
• Ability to prepare and administer oral examinations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with both young people and adults
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Willingness to take direction from lead teachers and Head of Upper School
• Commitment to a diverse population of students and to closing the achievement gap

Physical Requirements of this position include

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: SELDOM OCCASIONAL FREQUENT SELDOM OCCASIONAL FREQUENT EXTREME COLD OR HEAT x VISUAL ACUITY: Near/Far x HEIGHTS x HEARING x NOISE x SPEECH x DRIVING x EYE/HAND COORDIN. x WALKING/Uneven Surfaces x TRAVEL: WORKING ALONE x Local x WORK WITH OTHERS x National x MOVING HEAVY ITEMS: SELDOM OCCASIONAL FREQUENT OPERATING MACHINERY: LIFTING/LOWERING Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb. COMPUTER x LIFTING OVER SHOULDER Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb. COPIER x REACHING OVER SHLDER Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb. MOUSE x CARRYING Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb. TELEPHONE x PUSHING/PULLING Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb. OTHER (please list) PULLING Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb.