Middle School Spanish Teacher (GRs 6-8) at Old Orchard School (Private) - Santa Clara County
Job Summary
Job Summary
Old Orchard School has an immediate opening for an exceptional and experienced Spanish teacher for Grades 6-8. Candidates should have a gift for making foreign language acquisition a lasting learning adventure that extends into high school, and beyond, as well as and the ability to impart an appreciation for and an understanding of the lives and cultures of Spanish speaking people in the US and abroad. Old Orchard takes Spanish seriously. It is taught daily as a core academic subject in GRs K-8, and our graduates typically place into Spanish II or III honors when they start high school. Our ideal candidates will have a relevant teaching credential and/or graduate degree, and substantial experience teaching Spanish in private or public schools at the Middle School or younger high school levels. Candidates must be native speakers or be demonstrably fluent in Spanish. While they needn't be perfectly fluent in English, they must also have a strong command of both spoken and written English, allowing them to communicate comfortably and professionally with colleagues and parents. They must also be able to develop and adapt their curriculum to meet the needs of students at different skill levels. A strong understanding of and ability to use ed tech tools in the classroom is a huge plus. Old Orchard is a small, well-established private school with a warm and collegial school community. All staff and faculty members contribute to the wider school community, and the ability to work and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and school parents is a high priority. Teaching openings are rare, and this opening is a fantastic opportunity for Spanish teachers who wish join a school at which their subject is taken seriously at all levels.
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Old Orchard School is seeking a full-time Spanish teacher for Grades 6-8 to begin September 2018.
Candidates must be fluent Spanish, have at least three years experience teaching Spanish in public or private schools, and hold a relevant teaching credential and/or master's degree. Additionally, candidates should have a proven ability to write engaging, lively, and effective curriculum that offers insightful instruction on Spanish-speaking cultures and countries, and incorporates meaningful assessments. Our Middle School Spanish program is advanced - the majority of our graduates place into Spanish II or III Honors in high school. However, candidates must also be able to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students who have had less exposure to the subjects.
Ideal candidates will have experience blending technology, specifically iPads, into their curriculum - and be eager to be part of a warm, fun, and friendly teaching crew. Old Orchard is a small, well-established private school, and our average teacher tenure is 15 years. We value smart, energetic, and flexible people who enjoy being part of the wider school community.
To apply, via email please submit:
- A current resume, with contact information for 3-5 teaching references.
- A cover letter telling about your experience teaching Spanish, and your general approach to treaching.
- Any suplemental material you would like to share, such as sample lessons plans, student work, etc.
Please be sure to submit documents as Word or PDF files only.
Requirements / Qualifications
A credential, advanced degree, and other authorizations relevant to teaching Spanish, are highly desirable but not required.
TO APPLY: Via email only, please submit the following as PDF documents: * A current resume highlighting qualifications and experience as an educator. * A cover letter detailing your interest in this position, your relevant experience, and approach to teaching. * Contact information for at least three educators able to speak to your qualifications as a teacher. (No references will be contacted before speaking with candidates.) * Additional materials that you feel support your candidacy! These might include lesson plans or documentation of relevant certifications, but they needn’t relate directly to our Spanish program. We are also interested in other talents you may have, from coaching talent, to your ability to teach other subjects.
- Letter of Introduction (Include a cover letter telling us about your teaching experience and approach to teaching.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (or contact information for 3 to 5 teaching references.)
- Other (Please include any supplementary material you feel supports your candidacy; for example, lesson plans, samples of student work, etc.)
- Resume
- Bilingual Authorization - Spanish OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects
OR Single Subject Teaching Credential - World Languages-Languages other than English (specify) (Spanish)
Requirements / Qualifications
A credential, advanced degree, and other authorizations relevant to teaching Spanish, are highly desirable but not required.
TO APPLY: Via email only, please submit the following as PDF documents: * A current resume highlighting qualifications and experience as an educator. * A cover letter detailing your interest in this position, your relevant experience, and approach to teaching. * Contact information for at least three educators able to speak to your qualifications as a teacher. (No references will be contacted before speaking with candidates.) * Additional materials that you feel support your candidacy! These might include lesson plans or documentation of relevant certifications, but they needn’t relate directly to our Spanish program. We are also interested in other talents you may have, from coaching talent, to your ability to teach other subjects.
- Letter of Introduction (Include a cover letter telling us about your teaching experience and approach to teaching.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (or contact information for 3 to 5 teaching references.)
- Other (Please include any supplementary material you feel supports your candidacy; for example, lesson plans, samples of student work, etc.)
- Resume
- Bilingual Authorization - Spanish OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects
OR Single Subject Teaching Credential - World Languages-Languages other than English (specify) (Spanish)
Comments and Other Information
At Old Orchard, we value colleagues who are smart, flexible, and genuinely wish to immerse themselves in our small and collegial school community. Old Orchard is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Comments and Other Information
At Old Orchard, we value colleagues who are smart, flexible, and genuinely wish to immerse themselves in our small and collegial school community. Old Orchard is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
1/9/2023
Contact
Bonnie Weston
408-378-5935
408-378-5935
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$60,000 to $70,000 per school year, commensurate with experience and scope of work. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and a 401(k) program, and tuition discount.
Length of Work Year
10 month school year
Employment Type
Full Time