Lower School Spanish Teacher:Kindergarten-Grade 4

Title:Lower School Spanish Teacher: Kindergarten-Grade 4

Requirements:Master’s Degree or equivalent in teaching and proficiency in Spanish language and instruction

Reports to:Lower School Division Head and Head of School

Primary Responsibilities:Classroom instruction in Lower School classrooms; development of curriculum, materials and resources; integration with Lower School curriculum areas and teachers; collaboration with colleagues to design experiences for students

Hours/Classification:Full Time, Exempt

The Hamlin School seeks teachers who support and implement the school’s Mission and Creed. There is a commitment to passionate engagement with both the art and science of teaching.  Hamlin teachers are caring, compassionate, collaborative, and are dedicated to the education of girls and to the integration of 21^st century essential capacities into lesson design. Instruction in a world language at Hamlin is geared towards a model of proficiency by 8^th grade.

Responsibilities:

• Design, articulate and implement Spanish language program in collaboration with other language instructors K-8
• Collaborate with homeroom teachers to integrate language instruction in other curricular areas
• Design lessons which model 21^st century skills and developmentally appropriate Spanish language acquisition
• Identify materials, resources and technology needs for program
• Include use of appropriate technology tools and resources for instruction
• Create and update web page (s) and blog (s)
• Communicate with parents about the program
• Attend Grand Rounds for collaborative discussion and sharing of student concerns
• Actively participate in faculty meetings, admissions and other school events
• Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trips, etc.
• Perform other duties consistent with the above responsibilities