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JOB SUMMARY:

This position will have the primary responsibility of creating curriculum, planning and delivering Spanish language and culture instruction to young children. We are searching for a passionate teacher who can get students excited to learn the language and experience culture of Spanish-speaking communities within the classroom. Ideal candidates will have disposition to work in a collaborative environment and a strong interest in continuing their professional development.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:

• 3 years teaching experience, preferably with Lower school aged students.
• Experience living in a Spanish Speaking Country

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, solution-oriented and positive demeanor
• Ability to plan age-appropriate, engaging lessons regularly and purposefully using the target language, and authentic resources,
• Engage in professional collaboration as it relates to planning, instruction and social and emotional activities directly connected to student learning
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of teaching methodologies and engage multiple learning styles
• BA degree in Education or related field
• Desire to engage in continual professional growth and to be a member of a dynamic community of life-long learners at Miami Country Day School.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of various constituencies within the school community and use interpersonal skills and attitude to deliver an exemplary experience to all students, parents/guardians, and colleagues.
• Excellent, near-native level fluency in Spanish language
• Knowledge of diverse Spanish Cultures and the Spanish-speaking world
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to teach Spanish language and culture to young children
• Creation of curriculum that shows developmental progression and integrates Spanish language vocabulary, grammar and culture in coordination with other disciplines
• Ability to integrate existing and emerging age-appropriate educational technology in support of language instruction
• Work in varied and extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat of South Florida
• A willingness to understand and support the school’s mission and vision
• Adequate physical mobility, dexterity, and strength to participate in school environment and able to ambulate across campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:

• Working with fellow professional for the enhancement of common instructional goal
• Working with different grade level teaching teams to which you are assigned to plan activities and discuss student progress
• Maintaining an optimal learning classroom environment
• Responsibilities inherent in teaching lower school aged students, especially with regard to developmentally appropriate curriculum and fostering of social skills and values.
• Performing other supervisory LS duties that may include monitoring of break, lunch or dismissal
• Desire to engage in continual professional growth and to be a member of a dynamic community of learners