Teacher, World Languages - Spanish

Bank Street College of Education•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bank Street School for Children is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and team-oriented Spanish Teacher for a leave replacement appointment beginning immediately and continuing through January, with the possibility of extension based on the school’s needs. The teacher will primarily work with students in grades 6 and 8, but may teach or take on responsibilities at other grade levels as the school’s needs change. The role also includes teaching some after-school classes focused on Spanish or other candidate specialties. The position involves teaching developmentally responsive Spanish curriculum, planning and documenting instruction, differentiating learning, assessing student work, and communicating with students’ families. The teacher collaborates with classroom teachers, specialists, and the World Language team to support curriculum and children’s academic and social-emotional development. Other duties include attending meetings, providing substitute coverage, completing weekly community duties, and supporting assigned events or trips. Regular hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with one day per week extending to 5:00 PM for section meetings. The position is represented by the Professional Employees’ Federation (PEF), the faculty union at Bank Street College of Education. Salary is $61,000–$150,000 annually, prorated for the duration of the appointment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or equivalent education.
Fluency in Spanish.
Knowledge of child development, progressive education, and constructivist teaching.
Experience teaching World Languages.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to diversity, social justice, and equity.
Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Skill in designing data-driven, differentiated, and actively engaging instruction.
Experience developing hands-on, developmentally appropriate Spanish and French curricula.
Initiative, creativity, flexibility, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education.

Responsibilities

Teach Spanish curriculum that responds to children’s developmental capacities and needs.
Generate enthusiasm for the subject and inspire students to work to their potential.
Document lesson plans and develop comprehensive curriculum with guidance from a supervisor and in collaboration with the World Languages team.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to support curriculum and children’s development.
Organize and maintain a positive classroom community that reflects curricular work.
Differentiate instruction to support group and individual learning.
Coordinate with the Upper School Division Head, Learning Specialists, School Mental Health & Wellness Counselors, and World Language Team leader regarding curriculum and students’ social-emotional and academic needs.
Communicate with families about student progress as needed through email, phone calls, in-person meetings, conferences, written reports, and regular parent communication.
Promote high standards of behavior through a positive, proactive approach to studying and productive relationships with students.
Assign homework appropriate in volume and learning goals.
Assess student work accurately and regularly and provide thoughtful, meaningful feedback.
Teach assigned after-school classes within an equitable workload and document their lesson plans and curriculum.
Provide extra help to students as necessary and as assigned, within an equitable workload.
Attend regular faculty, division, department, and supervisory meetings.
Support school coverage needs by substituting for teachers in the World Language department and across the school.
Fulfill assigned weekly community duties, which may include lunch, recess, early morning care, and bus duties.
Support assigned event or trip planning duties, which may include planning trips, coordinating events, and supporting weekly assemblies.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.