About This Role
This high school teaching position develops students' knowledge and skills in comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. The role also fosters an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of Spanish-speaking countries, under the general supervision of the School Director.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a world language curriculum aligned with district goals
- Foster a safe, supportive classroom environment that encourages individualized and small-group learning
- Prepare engaging lesson plans and instructional materials that build students’ proficiency in comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, composition, communication, and translation
- Promote appreciation of cultures where the language is spoken
- Monitor and assess student progress, adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including those of students with special needs
- Maintain accurate records of student achievement and attendance
- Communicate effectively with students and parents to support learning
- Uphold school policies to ensure positive classroom behavior
- Collaborate with colleagues
- Participate in professional development
- Support student literary activities
- Manage instructional resources and materials
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by the School Director and other central office administrators
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- New Jersey Certification as a world language teacher in Spanish
- Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the use of various technological software and equipment for tasks such as word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications
- Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters
- Knowledge of child growth and development, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, and learning/motivational techniques
- Knowledge of the identified language, in terms of grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, and literature
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation about performance and professional growth
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based on student learning styles
- Knowledge of grade-specific school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught
