Spanish Teacher

The Lawrenceville School • Lawrence Township, NJ

2d • $50,000 - $76,000

About The Position

The Lawrenceville School announces an opening for a Spanish teacher. We are seeking an enthusiastic, collegial individual who wants to work with other highly motivated faculty and students in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive boarding school environment. The Lawrenceville Language Department supports students as they become citizens of the global community: the curriculum is designed to develop capacities to understand other cultures and peoples through the beauty and power of their languages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish; the strongest candidates will have a master's degree or higher in Spanish, or a master's in education and a bachelor's in Spanish.
• Ability to teach all levels, introductory to honors (college-level).
• Demonstrated success planning and facilitating collaborative, student-centered classes.
• At least two years of high school teaching experience.
• A passion for teaching the Spanish language and culture.
• A passion for working with high school-age students.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication (oral and written) abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, as needed and appropriate.
• Demonstrated success with the effective incorporation of technology in the learning process, including Web 2.0 tools and language labs.
• Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with Google suite and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in curriculum and assessment development.
• Demonstrated success in providing timely, effective student feedback.
• Demonstrated success working as a part of a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections/two to three preps per trimester.
• Two seasons of coaching or equivalent co-curricular commitment, including at least one season of interscholastic coaching (or the equivalent).
• Advise five to eight students.
• One evening a week of “House duty,” providing supervision in a student residence from 6-11:30 pm.
• Faculty who reside in School-provided housing are expected to spend eight years living in one of the residential houses at some point in their career; although not necessarily starting their first year.
• Chaperone a weekend activity (dance, coffee house, etc.) one or two times a term.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees