Spanish Teacher, Grades 6-8 (Leave Replacement)

Bank Street College of Education; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 61 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bank Street College of Education is seeking a passionate Spanish Teacher for a leave replacement in grades 6–8. Start date is immediate, through January, with a possible extension based on the school's needs.

Regular hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with one evening per week to 5:00 PM for section meetings. You will develop engaging Spanish instruction, collaborate with the world languages team, differentiate learning, and communicate with families about progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish or equivalent; Master's in education preferable.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Knowledge of child development, progressive education, and constructivist teaching.
• Experience teaching World Languages.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and equity.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Skilled in designing instruction that is data-driven, differentiated, and actively engaging.
• Experience developing hands-on, developmentally appropriate Spanish curricula.
• Initiative, creativity, flexibility, and collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Teach Spanish curriculum responsive to children’s developmental capacities and needs. Generate enthusiasm for the subject being taught and inspire all students to work to their potential
• Document lesson plans and develop a comprehensive curriculum with guidance from supervisor and in collaboration with other members of the world languages team
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to support curriculum and children’s development
• Organize and maintain a positive classroom community that reflects curricular work
• Differentiate instruction to support group and individual learning
• Liaise with the Upper School Division Head, Learning Specialists, School Mental Health & Wellness Counselors and World Language Team leader around curriculum, social‑emotional needs, and academic needs
• Communicate with families about student progress as needed via email, phone call, or in‑person meetings
• Promote high standards of behavior by encouraging a positive, proactive approach to studying and build productive relationships with students
• Assign homework which is appropriate in terms of volume and learning goals
• Assess student’s work accurately and regularly, giving thoughtful and meaningful feedback.
• Share progress and concerns with families through conferences, written reports, and regular parent communication
• Teach classes after school as assigned, within an equitable workload. After school classes may include students outside of the age range of school day classes.
• Document lesson plans and curriculum for after school classes.
• Provide extra help to students as necessary and as assigned, within an equitable workload. Extra help may occur outside of typical instructional periods such as during work periods or after school.

Connaissances

Fluency in Spanish

World Languages

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Spanish

Master's degree in education preferable

Description du poste

Bank Street College of Education is seeking a passionate Spanish Teacher for a leave replacement in grades 6–8. Start date is immediate, through January, with a possible extension based on the school's needs.

Regular hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with one evening per week to 5:00 PM for section meetings. You will develop engaging Spanish instruction, collaborate with the world languages team, differentiate learning, and communicate with families about progress.