Long-Term Upper School Spanish Teacher

We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

• Teaching four sections of Spanish of varied levels
• Collaborating with colleagues to develop a dynamic curriculum that fosters a love of language and culture
• Developing daily lessons that produce a high-level of student engagement in a student-centered environment
• Fostering meaningful discussions in an immersive classroom about diverse cultures and languages
• Grading student assignments and providing timely, constructive feedback of their work
• Regularly writing reports that evaluate student performance and demonstrate knowledge of students’ experiences
• Participating in faculty and departmental meetings, field trips, and special activities
• Seeking out and participating in professional growth opportunities and embracing a growth mindset

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree or higher preferred
• 3-5 years of classroom experience with language instruction
• Fluency in Spanish
• Cultural knowledge of both the Spanish speaking worlds
• A knowledge of current best practices for teaching the acquisition of a Modern Language with professional development in this area
• Excitement for working with Upper School students
• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills
• Comfort with technology, including a 1:1 laptop program and online course management system; familiarity with Zoom and hybrid/online teaching
• A well-developed sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to support the extracurricular life of the school
• Genuine excitement for and ability to work with students, faculty, staff, and parents

Please visit our website-http://www.ryecountryday.org – to learn more about the school’s rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives.

Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://rcds.workable.com/.

Compensation: $300/day