Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher

Pan American Academy Charter School • Philadelphia, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for passionate Upper School Spanish Language Arts Teacher to join our team! The Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher is responsible for instructing supper school students on Spanish grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Our teachers develop lesson plans and assessments that take into account the specific needs of students in our programs. Additionally, our teachers collaborate with other teachers and school administrators to ensure effective programming that meets the needs of all students. Overall, the role of the dual language program teacher requires a high level of Spanish anguage proficiency, cultural competence, and pedagogical expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Education
• PA Instructional Certification or eligibility for instructional certification in Pennsylvania
• Content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content areas and grade levels, in addition to classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, and technical skills
• Ability to motivate and build relationships with parents, students and staff to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
• Good understanding of the cultural and linguistic nuances of the Spanish language
• Ability to adapt teaching style to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing lessons that are designed to promote Spanish language skills and proficiency, as well as academic content knowledge
• Providing instruction using a variety of teaching techniques and strategies, such as visual aids, hands-on activities, and cooperative learning
• Assessing student progress, monitoring student achievement and adjusting instruction as necessary to ensure that students are making progress toward language proficiency and academic goals
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to ensure that Spanish language instruction is integrated into the overall curriculum
• Working collaboratively with other teachers, school administrators and parents to ensure that the program is effective, meets the needs of all students and provides opportunities for students to develop cultural competence and appreciation for different cultures
• Creating a positivve and inclusive environment that supports the needs of all students, including those who are not native Spanish speakers

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental and vision benefits, which include mental health visits at the primary copay rate and a healthy pregnancy maternity program
• Up to 8 free counseling/therapy sessions annually through Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Health, Dependent Day Care & Commuter Reimbursements
• Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement (PSERS) and/or 403(b) plans to help our employees save for retirement.
• Paid time off for sick days, personal days and holidays
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, including workshops, conferences, and training sessions
• Team building, appreciation days, supportive and collaborative environments
• Employee Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees