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Middle School World Language Teacher - Spanish
Windermere Preparatory School
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Posted: 28-Apr-25
Location: Windermere, Florida
Type: Full Time
Categories:
French
Spanish
Specialty:
Middle/Junior High thru High School
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Windermere Preparatory School is seeking a credentialed Educator for 6th-8th grade World Languages, with a heavy emphasis on Spanish; French experience is a plus but not required. Topics of study include elements of communication, commonalities across languages, international mindedness, and above all, global perspective.
Ideal candidates will possess 3-5+ years relevant teaching experience, preferably in the private sector. Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish, French, or World Language Education required, Master’s Degree preferred as well as Florida teaching certification.IB experience is highly preferred.
Select and plan appropriate learning and teaching activities that are in alignment with Windermere Preparatory School and Nord Anglia Education
Exercise good classroom management with the use of fair and consistent standards and appropriate sanctions that are clearly articulated to the students
Encourage students to confidently and freely ask questions
Know and use a wide range of assessment strategies consistent with course content and objectives
Provide reports on student progress and maintain open communication with ensuring that these reports are accurate and constructive
Differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the diverse needs of students
Identify students who need additional academic assistance and influence needed actions accordingly
Provide opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, and electronic forms of communication.
Develop lessons that engage students in higher order thinking
Provide a safe learning environment in which students can take intellectual risks
Use learning resources and technology to enhance lessons where appropriate
Create a stimulating and challenging learning environment with effective use being made of classroom displays
Develop student cooperation and tolerance through group work
Create an environment that fosters a global mindset
Create an atmosphere of mutual respect
Assist students in taking responsibility for their own actions
Encourage students to set realistic goals and to use their time in a constructive and balanced manner
Encourage students to participate in the co-curricula life of the school
Assign homework that is meaningful and appropriate
Maintain accurate records
Attend functions in support of school and community
Attend all meetings as required
Maintain student portfolios and facilitate student led conference following division requirements
Ability to articulate the Mission, Vision, and Values of the school as well as Nord Anglia Education
Ability to display comprehensive knowledge of curriculum and instruction within the appropriate content area and/or grade level
Ability to function as a student achievement advocate and advisor
In depth understanding of all elements, goals, instructional best practice strategies, embodied in the school’s Academic Plan (MAP), as well as the ability to clearly articulate the plan to parents and students
Outstanding listening and problem solving skills
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Highly developed presentation skills
Effective organizational skills including but not limited to lesson planning, implementing units of study, differentiating instruction, designing and implementing assessments
Ability to monitor student progress and report information in a timely manner
Ability to manage, delegate and monitor tasks
Ability to mentor and coach students
Highly developed collaborative leadership skills and the ability to work well with and through others
Ability to prioritize and to expend allotted resources in alignment with stated academic priorities
Ability to foster and maintain a positive school climate
Understanding of the 4 C’s of 21st Century Teaching & Learning
Windermere Preparatory School is located on a beautiful 48-acre campus in Southwest Orange County. Windermere Preparatory School's academic approach is built on complex problem solving and critical thinking, emphasizes intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.