Upper Division French/Spanish Teacher
Company: The Park School - Brookline, MA
Location: Brookline
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
About The Park School
The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in
Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone
of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high
standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to
develop to his or her greatest potential. Our school community
fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop
curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work
and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty
encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical and
moral growth and to become contributing members of the
community.
The Park School seeks a dynamic, flexible, patient, and
technologically adept French/Spanish Teacher. This teacher is a
member of the School's Upper Division (grades 5-8) and reports to
the Head of the Upper Division. The ideal candidate will have a
strong background teaching French and Spanish to middle school-aged
students as well as experience creating both remote and in-person
projects that make the course content come alive for students.
Roles & Responsibilities
Teach four sections of UD Language
Design, plan and implement student-centered lessons which
demonstrate a deep understanding of the academic discipline,
curriculum, instruction, child development, and best practices,
aligned with the goals and mission of The Park School
Establish and implement expectations for student safety and
conduct; and procedures and routines, consistent with School
policies
Assess student performance and engagement, including academics,
behavior, and social-emotional needs, while communicating directly
with students, colleagues, and families both formally and
informally when necessary
Oversee and serve as the primary contact between home and school as
an advisor of a small group of students
Collaborate with all Park School employees as appropriate
Participate in and contribute to an adult learning community by
engaging in meetings, discussions, committees, task forces, and
professional development.
Complete administrative tasks and coverage duties as assigned
(student supervision, attendance, reporting, documenting
curriculum, etc.)
Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice and
performance
Ensure that respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion,
social-emotional learning, and academic excellence are emphasized
as core values of the School
Participate in school community activities
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
Three (3) to five (5) years of teaching experience at the middle
school level is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and other
adults
Strong communication skills, including experience in writing
student comments and other school-related documents
Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse
community
Motivation for and interest in professional development
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in
teaching and learning
Previous experience and/or interest in athletic coaching or
supporting student-led clubs, organizations, and events
Application Information
To apply, visit the posting on our and click apply. Please submit a
cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy with
your application.
The Park School offers competitive salaries and benefits, including
a strong professional development program.
We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our
community and who have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity
and inclusion in their teaching and learning.
The Park School is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or
ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation,
gender identity and expression or family composition or any other
status protected by applicable law in the administration of its
employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies
and programs.
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