ETS, Teacher World Language, Spanish

Cambridge School District • Cambridge, MA

75d

About The Position

Fletcher Maynard Academy is an inclusive, student-centered elementary school serving students from PreK to Grade 5 in the heart of Cambridge. Our school is committed to equity, innovation, and academic excellence. FMA fosters a positive, professional, and collaborative environment where students thrive through strong relationships, engaging instruction, and a whole-child approach. We are proud of our culturally diverse community and work in partnership with families to close opportunity gaps and support every child's success. Under the supervision of the Principals and the Coordinator of World Languages, the Spanish teacher will be responsible for instruction using a proficiency approach based on ACTFL standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment, where students are encouraged to develop intellectual curiosity, a love for the target language, and an appreciation of its culture. The position calls for a person with the ability to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all students and work collaboratively with grade level teams/colleagues, to establish design units that integrate ELA and math standards in project based learning opportunities. This interdisciplinary project based approach is strategically intended to integrate language and core content to enrich and support learning. A background in educational technology is desirable so that students can engage in research projects. The teacher will be expected to teach a range of learners and provide multiple access points for all learners.

Requirements

• Experience leading instruction in an urban school setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.
• Ability to plan interdisciplinary units of study and project-based learning opportunities.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college.
• Massachusetts State certification in Spanish.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to student success.

Nice To Haves

• Background in educational technology.
• Knowledge of best practices for effective second language acquisition.
• Experience designing and implementing projects and performance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish using a proficiency approach based on ACTFL standards.
• Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Encourage students to develop intellectual curiosity and a love for the target language.
• Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
• Collaborate with grade level teams to design interdisciplinary units.
• Integrate ELA and math standards in project-based learning opportunities.
• Focus on all language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Incorporate cultural components related to Spanish-speaking countries.
• Attend school and World Language Department meetings.
• Work closely with the Principal and district coordinator to ensure all required units are taught.
• Utilize relevant technology for effective instruction.
• Implement differentiated instruction techniques and performance assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree