Details
Posted: 17-Jun-22
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Teacher
Open Position: Middle School Spanish Teacher
Reports to: Director of the Middle School
FLSA Status: Exempt
When Needed: 2022-2023 Academic Year
FT/PT/R/T: Full/Time Regular-Academic Year
University Prep is seeking a talented, engaging and compassionate Middle School Spanish Teacher to help us advance our vision of being an inclusive community of learners that provides an outstanding education for each individual in a diverse student population. We are looking for someone who can work effectively independently as well as part of a team. We need a leader who understands best practices in teaching Spanish and who is passionate about teaching to middle school students and enhancing student life. We are looking for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. If that sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you. Salary is competitive with public and independent schools. University Prep offers an excellent benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and an extraordinary work environment.
Who We Are:
University Prep is an independent school serving grades 6-12 located in an urban residential section of Seattle, WA, one of the country's most diverse and dynamic cities. We are a strong and vibrant community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni who collaboratively create an exceptional educational experience for every student. The School is a place of great teaching and joyful learning; a community that joins together to raise up our children to be caring and productive adults; a place where all students and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and a place where we aspire for every family and student to feel equally enfranchised and at home. To us, diversity and inclusivity are not addenda, they are embodied in all facets of our school culture. University Prep believes that our shared values of integrity, respect, and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission of developing each student's potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.
Job Summary:
Under minimal supervision, and on a full-time basis, teaches Middle School level Spanish courses as needed.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Teaches four sections of Middle-School level Spanish
- Provides classroom instruction and management
- Serves as advisor to 10-12 students
- Collaborates with colleagues, students, parents and administrators as appropriate
- Actively participates in the life of the school
- Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
- Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the schools constituencies
- Vigorously engages in their own professional development
- Since safety and security are everyone's responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Spanish Language or Spanish Studies required
- Master's degree preferred
- 3+ years teaching experience preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Fluency in both Spanish and English required
- Knowledge of the Francophone world
- Flexibility, energy, enthusiasm and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
- Commitment to teaching the whole child
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of the developmental needs of Middle School-aged students
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows or Mac environment using Office, master common automated systems for record keeping, and learn new technology
- Comfortable with operating Audio/Visual equipment
- Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
- Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
If this sounds like you, please click on this link, complete our online employment application and upload your résumé and a cover letter indicating why you are interested in this position.
Thank you for your interest in this position and in University Prep.
This position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
University Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, disability, use of a trained service animal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to admissions and administration of all its programs, as well as to all areas of employment.
www.universityprep.org
This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
