Chair of Modern Languages Department
About The Position
The Chair of Modern Languages is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Hackley’s modern languages curriculum (Spanish, French, Mandarin) and serves as a conduit for and champion of the study and teaching of modern languages for the Hackley community. The Chair of Modern Languages will supervise a staff of 11 full-time modern languages teachers who are responsible for instruction in grades 3-12 and ideally teach three classes of Spanish Language in Middle and/or Upper School. The Chair sits on the school’s Academic Committee, collaborates actively with the Division Directors of the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, and reports to the Director of Academic Affairs.
Requirements
- Relevant bachelor’s and/or master’s degree(s) and near-native fluency in one or more languages offered by the Modern Language department
- At least five years of teaching experience
- Strong evidence of academic leadership experience, deep understanding of curriculum development in second language acquisition across multiple grade levels
- A commitment to the academic success, social well-being, and emotional growth of students of all levels and abilities
- Proven ability to work with colleagues across departments, divisions, and languages in good humor, collaborating patiently with positive intent
- Demonstrated ability to invest and grow in a school community beyond the academic day
Responsibilities
- Supervise and evaluate a team of 11 full-time faculty in the creation and delivery of a dynamic and relevant Modern Language curriculum in the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools aligned with the ACTFL proficiency guidelines
- Mentor departmental faculty and, in collaboration with administrators, shape their professional growth and learning
- Lead the process for regular and ongoing curriculum review and revision, aligning content and learning objectives with the school’s mission and goals
- Demonstrate and model a deep understanding of second language instruction and effective pedagogical approaches
- Teach up to three Middle and/or Upper School Spanish language classes
- Engage the department in the development of extracurricular opportunities for students, such as regular language immersion trips, invited guest speakers, and cultural/heritage celebrations
- Contribute to Academic Committee discussions and efforts as appropriate
- Manage the department budget
- Partner with administrators to oversee the hiring of any Modern Languages teachers
- Serve as an academic advisor in Middle or Upper School
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision package
- sick and vacation time
- life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- flexible spending or health savings account
- tuition remission
- the possibility of on-campus housing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
