World Languages Teacher (Spanish, Mandarin, French)

American Learning; Melaleuca Isles (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

American Heritage Schools of Broward Campus in Plantation, FL is seeking a World Languages Teacher to lead instruction in Spanish, Mandarin or French, delivering engaging lessons aligned with the curriculum. The role requires assessing progress, maintaining LMS records, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance instruction using diverse strategies.

Minimum three years of K-12 teaching experience and a Florida teaching license are required; benefits include tuition remission, health insurance,

Qualifications

• Preferred minimum three years teaching experience in a K-12 instructional setting
• Valid Florida State Teaching License or single subject teaching credential, certification and/or experience in a specialized subject; ESOL endorsed, ESE certification preferred
• B.A./B.S. in education from an accredited institution or B.F.A. for fine arts instructors
• Professional experience in related field

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge
• Ensure a high-quality learning experience; plan and implement learning tasks with purpose and innovation
• Follow the AHS curriculum framework/scope and sequence
• Articulate instructional purpose and learning outcomes
• Design structured lessons and activities with a focus on student engagement and critical thinking
• Curate and design resources and incorporate instructional technologies aligned with learning outcomes
• Provide clear expectations for learning, clear explanations of content, and use academic language
• Align activities, assignments, questions, and discussions with learning outcomes
• Enter all lesson activities, assignments, and assessments into the school’s learning management system one week in advance by each Friday afternoon; include due dates for all assignments and assessments so that they are visible in student and parent calendars
• Ensure learning by all students by frequently monitoring student understanding
• Assess learning in a variety of ways, using formative and summative measures including but not limited to traditional and alternative assessments; prepare and administer semester and/or final exams and standardized tests
• Provide timely and relevant feedback to students and parents; enter grades into the school learning management/student information systems weekly
• Use assessment data to inform instructional decisions
• Differentiate and modify learning tasks according to student need; implement accommodations as directed
• Demonstrate caring and respect in interactions with students
• Establish routines and procedures for a productive physical environment
• Monitor student behavior so that students take ownership and contribute to a positive, productive learning environment
• Maintain standards of appropriate discipline in accordance with school rules and the student handbook
• Provide for students’ safety and general welfare
• Proactively communicate with parents, principals, and academic advisors
• Prepare progress reports and provide comments as needed
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences quarterly and as needed
• Be an active contributor to the school’s curriculum; provide feedback and share resources with colleagues
• Contribute to team-planning; attend and engage in professional learning communities (formal cross-campus meetings for collaboration and intensive reflection upon instructional practices and desired student outcomes); attend team, department, and staff meetings
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning
• Prepare for and attend required events including but not limited to Back to School Night, Meet and Greets, Conference Days, and Professional Development Days
• Provide required weekly extra help after school
• If teaching in the Academy Program, provide expert differentiated instruction and demonstrate strategies for meeting the needs of students with mild learning differences
• Manage facility and equipment for specialized instructional areas such as Science, Engineering, etc. as warranted.
• Coordinate and attend events for specialized instructional areas as warranted including but not limited to Open House, Pre-Professional Education Night, Fine Arts Festival, Theater Productions, Band and Orchestra Concerts, School Fairs/Contests, District and State Competitions
• Ensure the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support from teaching assistants; evaluate teacher assistants annually

Skills

Content knowledge mastery

Student engagement

Communication skills

Educational technology

Education

B.A./B.S. in Education

Florida teaching license

Tools

iPads

Learning management system

Job description

American Heritage Schools of Broward Campus in Plantation, FL is seeking a World Languages Teacher to lead instruction in Spanish, Mandarin or French, delivering engaging lessons aligned with the curriculum. The role requires assessing progress, maintaining LMS records, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance instruction using diverse strategies.

Minimum three years of K-12 teaching experience and a Florida teaching license are required; benefits include tuition remission, health insurance,