| MIDDLE SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER We are seeking an engaging, creative and innovative team member who will support our students and parents to carry forth the Episcopal tradition, Mission, Philosophy, and Core Values of our school. St. Matthew’s is an equal opportunity employer. St. Matthew’s is a school whose core values reflect a compassionate and inclusive community that engages in service to others and fosters respect for diversity. Subsequently, this position is tasked with supporting St. Matthew’s faculty and staff in the development and implementation of diverse, socially just, anti-bias curriculum and pedagogy, co-curricular school-wide initiatives, and equitable hiring practices. Skills & Abilities: - Dynamic personality and love for children
- Warmth, dedication, and positivity
- Consistent highly professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity
- Proven cultural competence in a community that is growing its commitment to issues of equity and social justice
- Dedicated work ethic; proactive, responsible, reliable, punctual, and attentive to deadlines
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to manage, organize, and prioritize work
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Professional in appearance and when presenting in a public setting.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; Attentive to details and accuracy
- High proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite) accompanied by a willingness to learn new technologies
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Receptive to constructive criticism and direction
- Customer service directed with the ability to actively collaborate with all School constituencies
- Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and interact tactfully with staff, faculty, students, parents, and other school constituents while maintaining high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
- Ability to remain professional and composed under pressure while handling a multitude of duties and situations simultaneously, and respond with appropriate professional judgment
- Ability to support the School’s mission
- Flexibility with the special needs associated with an academic calendar and schedule
- Ability to display strong initiative, internal motivation, and a willingness to take on responsibilities beyond those explicitly defined.
- Ability to cultivate a cooperative team approach, complete with a good sense of humor and demonstration of a united front.
Major Responsibilities: - Model the school’s philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues, and administration
- Work with the Middle School Director and World Language Department to carry out the academic program: curriculum development and implementation, classroom management, student assessment, and parent communication
- Teach Spanish to Middle School classes of approximately 18 students
- Demonstrate professionalism, including discretion, judgment, and integrity
- Collaborate with department colleagues, as well as work closely with other middle school faculty around teaching and learning
- Facilitate the emotional and social development of each student, which includes leading an advisory of approximately 12 students
- Support students in achieving their full potential of development and growth, through observation of students’ behavior and needs, and consult with the Middle School Dean, the school counselor, and the Director of Learning Services
- Calculate and report grades in real-time
- Write narrative progress reports to accompany grades at the end of each semester, and facilitate student-parent-teacher conferences
- Attend and participate in the following: chapels, faculty in-service meetings, student assemblies, and other school functions, as requested
- Attend weekly faculty meetings and actively participate in curricular discussions
- Participate in professional development opportunities and keep current on educational issues and trends
Qualifications and Salary A love of Spanish and middle school students is a must. A minimum of two years prior experience in a Spanish classroom or Spanish-teaching field is essential. A master’s degree and California or other state teaching credential are preferred, but not required. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day School offers a generous benefits package, is committed to equitable hiring practices, and enthusiastically encourages professionals of all backgrounds to apply. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day School Mission Statement The School’s mission is to inspire, through an academically challenging course of study, the intellectual curiosity, confidence, moral courage, and character that prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world. |
