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Full-time, 10 months, Faculty Exempt

Key School is seeking a full-time Lower School (grades 1-4) Spanish teacher for the 2023-2024 academic year. Reporting to the Lower School Division Head, co-curricular teachers provide integral specialty area content for students across the spectrum of age groups within the division.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Develops, implements, assesses, and modifies, as necessary, a dynamic Spanish language program for Lower School students that aligns with Key School mission, vision, and values
• Teaches Spanish through a multidimensional approach, with an emphasis on oral communication and culture
• Organizes classroom systems and procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning
• Promotes principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in both classroom program and practices
• Implements progressive teaching and learning activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Assesses students’ knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, and goals
• Creates a caring community for learning through thoughtful, individual relationships with all students and families
• Actively seeks opportunities for professional learning
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Lower School Division Head

The Ideal Candidate:

• Works collaboratively with the Lower School faculty in striving to achieve an excellent program by actively participating in grade level and divisional meetings and events
• Joins the all-school faculty, staff and administration in providing an outstanding educational community through daily interactions, departmental meetings and all school meetings and activities
• Engages in and seeks out professional growth and development opportunities to promote one’s lifelong learning and to further knowledge and best practices in education

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Spanish, unless native speaker); Master's Degree in education preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience teaching Spanish
• Fluency and expertise in conversational and written Spanish
• Strong initiative and organizational skills
• An ability to work in a joyful, culturally responsive, and collaborative environment

Compensation/Benefits:

Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, and much more.

Physical Requirements:

Daily desk work including computer time; as part of daily routines, mobility around a large campus with uneven pavement and managing stairs; bending and squatting as required to participate in classroom activities; shifting furniture as needed, lift/carry boxes up to 25 pounds; the ability to maneuver as necessary within a classroom setting; frequent walking inside and outside as part of general job duties and responding to students and/or incidents.

About the School:

Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.

Key School is a dynamic, tight-knit community deeply committed to ensuring students are supported and challenged to excel educationally and personally and be confident, courageous, critical thinkers prepared to engage with the world. Our Community is as diverse as it is warm and welcoming.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Key.