Spanish Teacher

Dartmouth College • Hanover, NH

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About The Position

The Spanish Teacher teaches Spanish and works within the philosophies of NEIA, Dartmouth College, and the Rassias Center. The role calls for familiarity with, or willingness to be trained in, the Rassias Method® of language instruction, as well as the ability to support and mentor middle- or high-school-age students. The teacher is expected to contribute to an entrepreneurial academic environment and create a welcoming, supportive community for a diverse student body.

If the candidate assumes residential life responsibilities, they must be willing and able to live in a dorm on the same floor as students and serve as a dorm parent, carrying out associated duties. The role also requires proficiency in educational technology or the ability to develop it, and eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Commitment to understanding and working within the philosophy of NEIA, Dartmouth College, and the Rassias Center.
• Familiarity with the Rassias Method® of language instruction or desire to be trained in it.
• Experience mentoring or teaching middle- or high-school-age youth, such as through camp counseling, trip leading, tutoring, or volunteering.
• Ability and desire to work in an entrepreneurial academic environment.
• Ability to act with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, equity, honesty, and personal accountability.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage the time of self and others.
• If assuming residential life responsibilities, willingness and ability to live in a dorm on the same floor as students and serve as a dorm parent.
• Proficiency in educational technology or ability to develop proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to create a welcoming and supportive community for a diverse student body.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with the Rassias Method as a student or instructor (teaching assistant).
• Special talents that will benefit the NEIA community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish using, or with a willingness to learn, the Rassias Method® of language instruction.
• Mentor or teach middle- or high-school-age youth.
• Work within the philosophy of NEIA, Dartmouth College, and the Rassias Center.
• Help create a welcoming and supportive community for a diverse student body.
• If assigned residential life responsibilities, live on the same dorm floor as students and serve as a dorm parent, performing associated duties.
• Manage personal and others’ time efficiently and effectively.
• Use educational technology or develop proficiency in it.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time