Language and Culture Exploratory Teacher (August 2023)

In the role of a language and culture teacher, you will be responsible for exposing students to multiple languages and cultures, building awareness of those cultures to develop a deep appreciation and motivation for future language studies. This position will draw on art, music, and drama as you engage students in enriching cultural experiences.  You will adjust lessons to enrich, challenge and support your student’s individual needs and progressions. Also, you will be responsible for supervising your students in class, in the lunchroom, and during school arrival and dismissal times daily. You will also be asked to participate on school-wide committees and to attend functions occasionally beyond school hours. 

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of child development.  
• Incorporate best practices effectively into lessons that will empower students to recognize strategies to improve learning outcomes.  
• Support the school’s mission and culture in encouraging each child’s lifelong love of learning.  
• Create a classroom culture that fosters a secure, student-centered environment, promotes a challenging rigor, and develops each student’s self-confidence and integrity.  
• Use a variety of formative and summative assessments, provide timely feedback to monitor student growth, and provide students opportunities to self-assess.  
• Have a willingness to share your knowledge, expertise, and experiences with others, helping both colleagues and students reach their goals while honoring differences of perspectives, values, and opinions.  
• Actively create networks with colleagues, other schools, and professional organizations to grow your knowledge continuously and demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning. 
• Responsive to families in a timely manner and share important details and information throughout the year.  
• Be committed to self-reflection to evaluate your instruction, assessment, and professional responsibilities, and explore new ideas, research, and pedagogical practices that enhance the student experience.  
• Adhere to the expectations of the school regarding punctuality, timeliness, dress code, and confidentiality while also embracing and contributing to the life of the school beyond your instructional role.  
• Demonstrate a professional, working proficiency in the language with an understanding of the cultures related to the language.  
• Collaborate with preschool and lower school teachers in preparation for the Civilization Fair each year.