Spanish Language and Culture Teacher

Supervisor: Academic Director

Job Summary: Provide classroom instruction in Spanish Language and Culture.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Spanish language and culture to K-8 students.
• Incorporate Spanish culture into class activities.
• Infuse the Minnesota primary and intermediate graduation standards for foreign language into the ongoing curriculum.
• Develop cultural curriculum materials and instrcutional strategies for elementary students.
• Incorporate hands-on learning activities into daily instruction.
• Communicate often with parents regarding the program goals, classroom activities, and student progress.
• Provide a safe classroom environment for students.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, administrator, and other staff to ensure the success of students.

Preferred:

• Native proficiency in reading and writing in the Spanish and English Languages.
• Successful elementary or middle school teaching experience.
• Ability to implement creative and innovative teaching strategies.
• Good organizational skills.
• Flexibility relating to student and program needs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Work cooperatively with parents as educational partners.
• Commitment to the philosophy that all children can learn.
• Commitment to teamwork within an educational setting.
• Ability to write curriculum appropriate to student levels.