Spanish Teacher

Company: Stratford School
Location: Altadena
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

The Spanish Teacher will work as part of a team to develop a plan of instruction appropriate for grades Kindergarten - 8th grade with an emphasis on reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, supervise, and implement the Spanish curriculum in accordance with Carden policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the other Spanish teachers to plan and implement the Spanish curriculum for students.
• Fluent and accurate written and verbal skills and in-depth knowledge of Spanish culture as it relates to the curriculum.
• Responsible for maintenance and inventory of Spanish curriculum at your campus.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-house training programs.
• Participation in all school events and other special events as needed
• Monitor, document, and assess student progress.
• Maintain close communication with the principal and parents regarding student progress and issues, and conference as deemed necessary.
• Submit weekly lesson plans to your principal.
• Contribute a monthly section to the school newsletter.
• Establish a non-punitive method of seeking positive rather than negative methods to correct student behavior.
• Assist in other duties as assigned by the principal, including morning arrival and departure procedures.
• Perform daily tasks and responsibilities with integrity, making effective use of time schedules and not requiring constant reminders to complete tasks.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate patience and self-control in dealing with students and staff.
• Display energy and enthusiasm, maintaining evident interest in the job.
• Contribute and share ideas freely with other staff members.
• Use appropriate language in and out of the classroom.
• Appropriately dressed, well groomed, and neat.Skills/Knowledge/Education:Prior to being hired, a teacher shall have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved college or university. A transcript and/or copy of the degree from the approved university/college must verify the coursework or a current and valid teaching credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  
  Must be fluent in both Spanish and English language.Prior work experience in a classroom setting teaching Spanish strongly preferred.

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