Spanish Teacher - Middle School

About This Role

Teaching Spanish to middle school students is the core of this role, inspiring them with higher-level content than typical for secondary students. The role involves collaborating with other teachers to foster a learning culture where diverse perspectives are challenged in an environment of informed thought and collegiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare subject-specific lessons in Spanish
• Provide subject instruction at a higher level than grade standard, in an interactive learning environment, delivering exceptional results for all students
• Implement the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students’ education is at an internationally competitive level
• Collaborate with other BASIS Independent teachers to form a community of smart, talented, and interesting people who are passionate about education and readily willing to work in a professional, academic environment
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students’ academic and career success
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, and individuality in all students

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught
• Able to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content
• Able to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents
• Open to feedback and continuous growth
• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies (high warm and high firm)
• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible
• Strong work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” mindset
• Bachelor's degree in the subject area
• Ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card

Preferred Qualifications:

• Subject matter postgraduate work (master's or Ph.D.)
• Strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence
• High GPA in the major
• Excellent recommendations
• Experience working with children (not necessarily in the classroom)
• Open to new ideas in teaching

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across the network of schools
• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred
• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance