Foreign Language Teacher

Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Leadership Academy Charter School is seeking a passionate and creative Foreign Language Teacher to join their culturally rich environment. This role is for a ten (10) month position, salaried. Global Leadership Academy Schools are redefining public education by viewing the world as their classroom and empowering scholars to become world travelers and change agents. They deliver rigorous instruction to equip scholars for local, national, and international stages. GLA educators are dedicated to teaching and learning, believe in the power of family and community partnerships, and nurture the inherent gifts of children. They encourage intellectual risks and value insights and curiosities. Successful educators have a spirit of continual improvement, a hunger for feedback and professional growth, and a dedication to excellence. The Foreign Language Teacher will make language come alive, immerse scholars in culture, encourage connections, and push scholars to speak, write, and understand languages other than their natural-born language. They will use creative and engaging tools to strengthen language acquisition and cultivate student curiosity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required in field of education
Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking
Must possess strong people skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with students, parents, and colleagues, as well as a demonstrated understanding of and investment in the School

Nice To Haves

Current teaching license (current or in progress)

Responsibilities

Developing scholar understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where foreign language is spoken
Teaching scholars how to interpret foreign languages
Providing instruction in literature and cross-cultural studies
Designing lessons that allow scholars to practice and master language
Plan for class activities, including preparing units and daily lesson plans, identifying materials to implement class activities, preparing class projects, giving children feedback on completed work to ensure mastery of presented material, and grading of tests and assignments in a timely manner
Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
Maintaining positive relationships with scholars, parents, coworkers and supervisors
Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
Working with scholars in both small groups and large groups
Tracking and evaluating student academic progress
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
Identify the educational needs of scholars and altering instruction to meet student needs
Communicate with parents on a regular basis about schedule, assignments, events, and individual scholar needs
Meet with parents during scheduled conferences during the school year
Other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Academy Leader