Spanish Teacher Leave Coverage late August through November

Kimball Union Academy; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kimball Union Academy seeks a short-term Spanish teacher for late August through mid-November to cover four sections across three levels, including AP Spanish, for grades 9–12.

You will collaborate to promote inclusion, engage in innovative instructional practices, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development within a fast-paced, diverse community.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish, education, or a closely related field.
• 1–5 years (or more) of teaching high school Spanish including AP Spanish.
• Pedagogical practices may include Universal Design for Learning, backwards planning (Understanding by Design), mind-brain science, and project-based learning.
• Collaborative approach, willing to work with colleagues in and outside the department.
• Familiarity with educational LMS portals, Mac OS, Microsoft 365, Google apps, Duolingo, Mango, Garbanzo, and similar tools.
• Experience in a range of sports – coaching or playing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach four sections of Spanish at three levels, including AP Spanish, for grades 9–12.
• Teach a curriculum and collaborate to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Learn and apply KUA Design principles in classroom, coaching, advising, and residential programs.
• Pursue growth in diverse instructional practices.
• Contribute knowledge and passion to improve KUA’s curriculum.

Skills

Collaborative

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Student-centered

Education

Bachelor's degree in Spanish or related field

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

LMS portals

Mac OS

Microsoft 365

Google apps

Duolingo

Mango

Garbanzo

Job description

Spanish Teacher Leave Coverage late August through November

Kimball Union Academy

Job Category

Academic-Teaching

Overview

Description

K
imball Union Academy (KUA) seeks a short-term Spanish teacher beginning late August through mid-November who will actively support and fulfill KUA’s mission “to create a deep sense of belonging for every member of our community. Through intentionally designed experiences and challenges, our students develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity.”

ABOUT THE POSITION

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and teach four sections of Spanish at three different levels, including AP Spanish, for grades 9-12
• Teach a curriculum and work in collaboration with a community that embraces diversity, provides equity, and ensures inclusion and belonging for all
• Open to learning and utilizing the principles of KUA Design within the classroom, coaching, advising and within the residential program
• Pursue continuous growth and development in understanding and implementation of diverse and effective instructional practices
• Contribute knowledge, expertise, and passion to the on-going collaborative effort to innovate and improve KUA’s curriculum

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish, education, or a closely related field; a graduate degree in Spanish or language education is preferred
• 1-5 years (or more) of teaching high school Spanish including AP Spanish
• Current pedagogical practices which may include experience with Universal Design for Learning, backwards planning (Understanding by Design), mind-brain science, and project-based learning
• Collaborative approach, willing to work closely with colleagues both in and outside of the department
• Facility with educational LMS portals, Mac OS, Mircrosoft365, Google apps, Duolingo, Mango, Garbanzo, and other Spanish education-enhancing products E
• xperience in a range of sports – coaching or playing experience preferred
• Flexible, resilient, and creative working within a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a track record for building strong relationships with both students and colleagues
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to learn new systems quickly
• Student-centered educator with a commitment to investing in the lives of young people

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