Teacher Spanish

Marion P. Thomas Charter School Inc.; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Pension plan

Professional development

Job summary

Marion P. Thomas Charter School is seeking a Spanish Teacher to deliver engaging Spanish instruction, develop curriculum and assess student progress. The role emphasizes pronunciation, conversation, and cultural learning across classes.

Ideal candidates hold a NJ Spanish certificate and a Bachelor's degree, with a passion for language and culture and the ability to inspire students. This is a full-time on-site teaching position with a 10.5-month term.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, CE or CEAS in Spanish required.
• Passion for Spanish language and culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed lesson plans and curricula tailored to students’ needs.
• Provide conversational Spanish classes emphasizing pronunciation and common phrases.
• Teach writing and Spanish composition.
• Research effective teaching methods, materials and language games.
• Schedule and prepare students for oral and written exams.
• Monitor progress by grading assessments and writing progress reports.
• Organize feedback sessions with students and parents when applicable.
• Suggest additional learning and schedule intervention for struggling students.
• Teach about Spanish culture and traditions.
• Organize events showcasing students' language skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish teaching

Lesson planning

Assessment design

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

NJ Spanish certificate (CE/CEAS)

Job description

Teacher Spanish

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:

The Spanish Teacher's responsibilities include teaching oral and written Spanish, tailoring lesson plans to individual students or classes, and setting homework and assessments. To be successful as a Spanish teacher, you should be passionate about the Spanish language and culture. Outstanding Spanish teachers are energetic and able to inspire passion for the language in their students.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) in Spanish.

THE ROLE:

• Developing lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students.
• Providing conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.
• Teaching writing and Spanish composition classes.
• Conducting research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Scheduling and preparing students for oral and written examinations.
• Monitoring student's progress by writing up reports and grading assessments.
• Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Providing suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students.
• Teaching students about Spanish culture, which may include festivals, traditional food, and social conventions.
• Organizing fun events where students can showcase their Spanish language skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Salary range: BA $64,570 - $92,200 / MA $65,820 - $93,450
• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
• Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.