Middle School French and Spanish Faculty

The Bush School•Seattle, WA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School French and Spanish Faculty member reports to the Middle School Director and works clos ely with students and families , as well as Middle School Faculty and Staff , while also being an active member of the school’s World Language Department . This position will be responsible for teaching world language class es (to include both French and Spanish classes ) throughout the school year , in addition to the possibility of hosting a student advisory group for the Academic Year . While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to manage the key responsibilities and tasks listed below:

Requirements

Experience in teaching Middle School French and Spanish – a minimum of 3 years is preferred
A bachelor’s degree in French, Spanish, Education or related field is
Possess a philosophy of education that aligns with the school’s mission and values
Exhibit the c apacity and desire to engage in experiential activities and programs with students
Possess training and previous experience implementing Comprehensible Input strategies
Possess training and fluency in evaluating student skills using ACTFL ’s Proficiency Guidelines
Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with others, including administrators, colleagues, staff and parents/guardians to maintain constructive and professional relationships
Complete work in a timely and thorough manner and be conscientious about assignments and deadlines
Have proficient skills in the use of technology: including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite , Google Drive and Google Classroom , and Outlook
Maintain a strong work ethic, with high standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality
Maintain a willingness to assume additional responsibilities, as
Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, handle standard office and classroom materials, and support body with core muscles
Occasional lifting or moving of items 10-25 pounds
Ability to use hands to handle small objects, and to manage writing

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in French, Spanish, Education or a related field is preferred
Preferred but not familiarity using Canvas or LMS.

Responsibilities

Possess the ability and skills to successfully teach both French and Spanish
Plan, prepare , and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences in both in -person and virtual classrooms
Create an immersion setting in class using comprehensible input to build students’ oral and written proficiency
Develop and implement a proficiency-oriented interdisciplinary, multicultural, experiential curriculum
Observe/evaluate/assess students’ development using ACTFL’s Proficiency Guidelines and maintain accurate records regarding student progress and areas of growth
Serve as advisor to the middle school students
Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum
Establish classroom expectations that create a safe and comfortable environment for all students
Collaborate and work effectively with the school’s World Language Department
Create and sustain effective family partnerships, for example: communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom news via formal conferences, written reports , and school portal
Attend school related events outside the scheduled school day
Participate actively in school/division/department meetings, in addition to school activities/committees
Lead E- lectives throughout the academic year
Design and lead an E Week program each academic year
Be familiar with all the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
Attend all grade-level meetings
Attend all Middle School, Department, and All-Staff faculty meetings
Attend all beginning of the year and end-of-year faculty meetings
Conscientiously complete other duties as assigned