Middle School Spanish Teacher
About The Position
Live Oak School supports the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, foster skills to effect change, and develop courageous and conscientious learners from all backgrounds. We inspire students to advance equity and inclusion, to act with compassion and integrity, and to pursue a lifelong passion for learning. Live Oak is accepting resumes for a Middle School Spanish Teacher. Teacher to begin in March through May 2026. This position is for in-person instruction. Applicants should have experience as head teachers, professional training, enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development, demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice, and feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy. This is a full time position and reports to the Middle School Division Director.
Requirements
- experience as head teachers
- professional training
- enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development
- demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice
- feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy
Responsibilities
- The Middle School Spanish Teacher is responsible for the planning, consistent documentation, and implementation of the middle school program, in accordance with the department standards and school’s educational philosophy, established scope and sequence, and adopted resources.
- Teach 6 sections of middle school level Spanish; oversee a weekly club; and participate in duties and study halls.
- Engage in self-reflection and professional growth through goal setting and PD opportunities.
- Lead an advisory group of middle school students, collaborate with grade-level team on content.
- Collaborate with Middle School Learning Specialist, School Counselor, and Deans in providing students with academic and social support, and attend family/support meetings as needed.
- Participate in staff, middle school division and team meetings as needed to accomplish the goals of the program.
- Facilitate and record notes for advisees’ student-led Spring parent conferences.
- Develop and implement robust assessment practices; provide regular feedback to students.
- Prepare report cards and midterm reports.
- Guide student portfolio work.
- Coordinate Acorn Stories.
- Coordinate field trips and participate in advisory field trips throughout the year.
- Communicate regularly with families (send assessed work home, and write posts to class websites and articles).
- Lead a Grove.
- Participate in the middle school internal subbing program.
- Supervise students during lunch, recess, and middle school assemblies.
- Collaborate with the grade-level team in planning and implementing New Student Orientation.
- Supports admissions’ work through hosting tours and visitors, as well as participating in the Middle School Open House.
- Participate in the Middle School BTSN.
- Participate in Camp Live Oak.
- Support students during one evening event, such as the Middle School Music Festival, middle school dance, or movie night.
- Attend the MS Music Festival/MS Drama Productions/Art Show.
- Participate in the outdoor ed/travel overnight education trip.
- Write speeches for graduates and attend the Eighth Grade Reflections Ceremony (to be determined by previous experience with the graduating class.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
