Job Details

Spanish Teacher

Brookstone seeks to employ a Middle School Spanish teacher who is energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated to a whole-child approach. An expert in both child development and a deep knowledge of content and instructional best practices is a must. In addition, a desire to be both innovative and accepting of the division's approach to learning is essential. Collegiality and cooperation are hallmarks of the Brookstone Middle School teachers, as well as a proactive mentality and a commitment to being "all in" when needed.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching and executing lessons for Spanish that foster engagement, goal setting, and a love of learning; is familiar with inquiry-based and project-based learning styles
• An ability to both teach the facts as well as guide students in critical and analytical thinking; an understanding of the major concepts in Spanish and their application to the curriculum
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of ALL students in the classroom
• A focus on the academic and social-emotional experiences of students through intentional lessons on core values, individual development, leadership, and community commitment
• Effective use of technology to enhance student learning in the classroom and for virtual lessons; keeps abreast of changes in technological innovation as it relates to curriculum and instruction
• Assessing student performance, providing quarterly academic updates, grades, and communicating with parents in a timely manner
• Working collaboratively with parents to strengthen the educational experiences of the student, leading and facilitating parent conferences, keeping parents abreast of student progress, and establishing an overall positive rapport
• Collaborating with division and department members respectfully and professionally; Actively participating in collaborative planning for both academic and social purposes
• Demonstrating habits of being a lifelong learner which includes staying current with research and best practices, and continuing professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning
• Supervision of clubs, class trips (possible overnight), and daily break and lunch duties
• Effective oral and written expression
• Upholding and enforcing board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public
• Making appropriate adjustments in the instructional program as required by the Head of Middle School
• All other duties assigned

Education: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree or higher in Middle Grades Education or Masters in a related field with experience, certification, and/or an undergraduate degree in Middle Grades education, and at least 3 years of experience teaching middle school or high school.

Additional Skills/Abilities: None

Physical Requirements: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM. Required special events, as needed.