Part-Time Middle School Spanish Teacher/Instructor

Harding Academy • Nashville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Harding Academy is seeking a Part-Time Middle School Spanish Teacher/Instructor with a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience. The ideal candidate will be passionate about educating and inspiring young people to become thoughtful, creative, lifelong learners and self-disciplined, responsible, caring citizens. This role involves delivering the Harding Academy Spanish curriculum to 6th graders, integrating technology, employing diverse teaching methods, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. The teacher will also serve as a grade level advisor, collaborate with other staff, maintain a motivating learning environment, communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, and utilize the school's online system for grading and record-keeping. Professional development and active participation in the school community are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in subject area
• Working knowledge of technology including email, spreadsheets, written and electronic correspondence, internet, school’s online portal, and smartboards.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Minimum three years experience in an instructional role
• Current teacher certification in the State of Tennessee
• Extracurricular participation or coaching experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Harding Academy Spanish curriculum to 6th graders.
• Integrate technology meaningfully into the classroom.
• Employ a variety of teaching methods to engage different learning styles and ability levels.
• Prepare motivating and innovative lessons that reflect knowledge of the curriculum, child development, 21st-century instruction, and student abilities.
• Encourage an inclusive classroom that accepts different perspectives and backgrounds, fostering a greater understanding of the world with a global perspective.
• Utilize a variety of assessments and use data to develop lessons and instructional activities.
• Update curriculum and materials as needed.
• Serve as a grade level advisor.
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Effectiveness Instructor to support and enrich students.
• Create a motivating and age-appropriate learning environment with clear expectations for classwork and homework.
• Maintain instructional resources that support classroom learning.
• Actively know students’ strengths and weaknesses and respond promptly and with care to parent concerns.
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Utilize the school's online system to maintain an accurate and organized system for monitoring and reporting student grades and records.
• Meet reporting deadlines and requirements and follow school-wide procedures for reporting grades.
• Prepare well-thought-out and thorough conference reports and written documentation on student progress.
• Maintain substitute plans and engage substitutes in advance when needed and when possible.
• Demonstrate classroom management skills.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, grow, and improve as an educator.
• Continue to update knowledge of content area(s) taught, as well as instructional practices.
• Engage in goal setting and review process with assigned administrator.
• Attend and participate appropriately in full, divisional, and departmental/team faculty meetings.
• Maintain a positive attitude and approach.
• Support colleagues.
• Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner.
• Assist with projects and school-wide initiatives.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level