Spanish Language & Literature Teacher
$63,113–$105,575 year
On-siteWashington, United States
Job Summary
Deliver exceptional Spanish instruction through immersion methods to diverse learners, teaching IB Language and Literature courses in Spanish. Plan curriculum aligned with the IB DP framework and advise students using the school's advisory curriculum. Manage the classroom learning environment to maximize engagement while collaborating with general and special educators. Integrate technology into daily instruction to support the 1:1 Chromebooks program and communicate effectively with families via G-Suite tools. Lead and participate in cultural activities that embrace Spanish, French, and Chinese traditions. Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain high instructional standards within the IB program.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Clear a background check
Desired Qualifications
- Degree in Spanish, Latin American or Spanish Literature, or related field
- Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area
- Previous experience teaching in this content area
- Experience teaching both literary and non-literary texts
- Must have taught literature courses
- Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families
- Proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail
- Experience incorporating International Baccalaureate pedagogy
- Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish
- Past experience teaching DP Spanish (Language A), IB Language and Literature, and similar AP and Honors courses
- Ability to deliver exceptional Spanish instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners
- Plan curriculum using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB DP Language curriculum framework
- Advise students, including teaching an advisory class using our advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the school's instructional program
- Ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing charter school, and remain organized, responsible, and accountable
- Ability to proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school's discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning
- Ability to accept and implement feedback received for real-time improvement
- Interest and desire to engage in the IB DP and language and Literature curriculum
- Ability to do the professional development work needed to deliver instruction at a high level. Following guidelines of the IB DP Program
- Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion
- Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership
- High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students
- Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students
- Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction
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