Spanish Teacher

Kingsbury Country Day School•Oxford Charter Township, MI

About The Position

The Spanish Teacher provides students with a first-class learning experience through a student enrichment program, supporting their development as enlightened and responsible citizens and community leaders. The teacher creates a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, motivated, and challenged, while fostering a love of learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The position guides students toward curriculum goals and personal learning plans, adapts instruction to students’ learning styles and abilities, and supports their academic success. The teacher also contributes to classroom management, student recruitment and retention, professional development, and the safe and orderly use of learning facilities and equipment. Kingsbury Country Day School is part of the Choice Schools Community, which provides operational support and collaboration across a network of environmental schools.

Requirements

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels, meeting the highly qualified requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Experience as a teacher in the specific area of focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and skills working with students from all backgrounds.
Ability to use technology as an instructional tool, to analyze academic achievement data, and to support effective communication.
Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Accept responsibility for student achievement and guide learning toward curriculum goals and students’ personal learning plans.
Plan and organize instruction, select appropriate materials, and adapt teaching methods to students’ learning styles and abilities.
Use creative and differentiated instruction, motivate students to reach their potential, maintain high expectations, and provide guidance and feedback.
Use classroom, Academy, and community resources effectively to support learning.
Create effective classroom experiences through clear assignments and communication, thoughtful questioning, mutual respect, and opportunities for independent thought and group learning.
Administer standardized and local assessments while maintaining testing integrity.
Work cooperatively with parents and guardians and build their confidence in the teacher.
Show genuine concern for students and establish a classroom environment grounded in fair and consistent practices, respect, and responsible citizenship.
Model responsible citizenship and understand, communicate, and enforce the Student Code of Conduct.
Help market the Academy in the community and participate in community events that promote it positively.
Participate in developing policies and regulations affecting instruction and conditions for success.
Use technology for instruction, record keeping, communication, and administrative tasks.
Contribute to professional and cooperative staff relations and participate in out-of-class activities important to Academy operations.
Act according to professional and ethical principles and continually improve classroom methods, teaching techniques, and interpersonal relationships.
Demonstrate pride in being a teacher and Academy member, and display personal qualities that reflect favorably on the individual, group, and Academy.
Take on other responsibilities assigned by the school leader.
Maintain an orderly and safe learning environment and ensure instructional facilities and equipment are used appropriately and safely.