Spanish Teacher - Part-Time

Allen-Stevenson seeks a dynamic, collaborative Spanish teacher to join a positive, motivated, and connected team for the 2024-2025 school year. Our award-winning K-8 Spanish program, developed by our dedicated educators, constantly asks the question, “Will this help our students to become the best versions of themselves both as Spanish students and also as human beings?”  Guided by principles outlined by ACTFL, our curriculum encourages boys to understand and challenge their language abilities along a developmental pathway to proficiency. More Information Here

Rather than adhering to thematic units, our approach emphasizes skill development, allowing our Spanish team the freedom to delve deeper into real-world, engaging content that resonates with our students. Key thematic concepts explored include identity, friendship, gratitude, perspective, interculturality, needs versus wants, conflict resolution, power dynamics, and privilege. 

Our program offers two transformative abroad experiences designed to cultivate linguistic and interpersonal skills in authentic settings.  Partnering with the program "Soccer en Español", families of Kindergarten through Fourth-grade students have the opportunity to embark on a study abroad trip to Sevilla, Spain. Additionally, our eighth-grade students participate in a capstone service-learning trip to Costa Rica, where they engage with the community of La Carpio, home to 35,000 refugees. Through these experiences, boys gain a profound understanding of the role language plays in fostering meaningful human connections.

This part-time position starts on August 20, 2024, and is eligible for a complete benefits package. Compensation: $45,000-$65,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Opportunities:

• Participate in a 3-day conference-style Orientation, fostering connections and equipping you with best practices tailored for teaching boys.
• Engage in our "Boyology" workshops and implement our distinctive teaching approach designed specifically for boys.
• Collaborate with creative and motivated colleagues to co-plan engaging and challenging units of study.
• Co-create end-of-unit performance assessments to showcase students' independent knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with the Student Support and Spanish Teams to differentiate instruction for diverse learners, including heritage language learners.
• Work with our outstanding DEIB team to ensure the curriculum reflects the identities of all students.
• Partner with families by maintaining consistent communication, both in writing and in person, throughout the year.
• Enjoy a celebration of learning to showcase the amazing work you and your students have done all year long.

Additional opportunities for growth:

• Access frequent professional development opportunities both within and outside the school.
• Participate in a new initiative integrating AI into our classrooms.
• Lead an after-school program in our Alligator Soup Program.
• Guide new language students in a confidence-building Spanish club.
• Join a Critical Friends Group (CFG) for collaborative learning and growth.
• Serve as an advisor to small groups of boys.
• Engage fully in the life of the School community.

Preferred qualifications:

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn and share knowledge.
• Warm and relational teaching style.
• Passion for working with young people.
• Understanding of early childhood development or willingness to learn.
• Enthusiasm for professional development and ongoing learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish, showcasing advanced reading and writing skills at the college level.
• Experience or a strong willingness to learn curriculum mapping, backward planning, and creating performance assessments.
• Familiarity with a diverse range of instructional techniques, particularly those tailored to second-language acquisition.
• A solid grounding in Social Emotional Learning, Social Justice, Project-based Learning, Total Physical Response, TPRS, and Diverse Storytelling.
• Comfortable navigating technology in a 1:1 setting, adept at leveraging technology for differentiation and effectively managing class portals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engaging Spanish instruction across multiple grade levels, fostering language proficiency and cultural appreciation from Kindergarten through Grade 8.
• Collaborate closely with fellow language educators to refine curriculum and pedagogy, ensuring an enriched learning experience for all students.
• Embrace interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to elective courses and extracurricular activities that enhance students' educational journey.
• Tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, including heritage language learners, through differentiation strategies.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to gauge student progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Co-create meaningful end-of-unit performance assessments that showcase students' independent knowledge and skills.
• Maintain detailed anecdotal and assessment records, crafting comprehensive student reports that communicate growth and goals effectively to families.

If you're passionate about fostering language proficiency and cultural understanding in a vibrant educational environment, and if you thrive on collaboration and innovation, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Allen-Stevenson. Please visit The Allen-Stevenson School website at www.allen-stevenson.org for additional information. Applicants should supply the following materials to hr@allen-stevenson.org.

• Resume
• Cover letter that includes a brief Statement of Educational Philosophy

The Allen-Stevenson School actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs and hiring. The Allen-Stevenson School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, ethnicity or any other characteristic protected by local, state and federal law. The Allen-Stevenson School actively seeks diversity in its faculty and student body. 

Employee Benefits:

·      Generous employer contributions towards health, dental and vision insurance

·      Fully paid short-term disability insurance

·      Fully paid life insurance

·      Fully paid long-term care plan

·      NY State Paid Family Leave

·      Fully paid Employee Assistance Program

·      Participation in Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plan

·      Participation in Health Reimbursement Arrangement

·      Employer contributions towards Health Savings Accounts

·      403 (b) retirement plan including employer contribution and match after two years of employment (if under 30)

·      Eligibility to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a deferred annuity retirement plan

·      Pre-tax commuter benefit for subway and buses

·      Discounted subscription program with Citi Bike