Purpose:  A Lower School Spanish Teacher is responsible for carrying out the mission of VMS through curriculum development, classroom teaching, assessment, differentiation, classroom management, outdoor education, character development, and building rapport with students in and out of the classroom. This position is for a Lower School Spanish teacher who will deliver instruction in Spanish to students in grades K-5.

What You Will Do:

• Teach Lower Spanish K-5th grade in an immersive environment. 
• Plan curriculum and teach in your classroom, including relevant and differentiated instruction and assessments
• Collaborate with all colleagues to provide the best possible experience for our students and community members. 
• Provide general supervision of students at all times in the building (including lunch and recess)
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with students, parents, and colleagues
• Participate in orientation, field trips, student activities, and Ski Days
• Demonstrate knowledge of students and how they learn, and implement new teaching models to match student needs
• Participate in peer review through observation and coaching following the VMS professional growth plan
• Advocate for and ensure that diversity, inclusion, and social justice permeate the school's programs and drive its culture.

Who You Are:

• Fluent in Spanish. Bonus points if you are a native speaker who is excited to share your language skills with our community!
• You hold a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; an advanced degree is preferred
• Deeply knowledgeable about Spanish for elementary-aged students; displaying dedication, passion, inspiration, the ability to individualize learning, and the capacity to help all students succeed. Proficiency in designing effective lessons, teaching diverse learning styles, and managing elementary school-age students
• You have an understanding of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of your native speaker students.
• You have three or more years of experience teaching elementary-aged students in Spanish.
• Able to communicate in a timely and professional manner with students, parents, colleagues, and volunteers
• Committed to pursuing professional development and lifelong learning opportunities
• A “raise your hand” type of person. You’re interested in participating in school events like after school academy, field trips, sitting at lunch tables, assisting with carpool, and Ski Days. 
• Ready to attend school-related meetings and assist with afternoon/evening programs, some of which may occur outside of the school day
• Actively promoting the mission of the school
• Willing to provide general supervision of students
• You have been trained in Responsive Classroom
  • If you are not trained, you are willing and eager to earn these certifications in your first year!
• You are passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion and their integration into our school. You consider yourself culturally competent, and so do your co-workers.

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