Middle School Spanish Teacher

Title: Middle School Spanish Teacher (One year-Interim or Permanent)

Reports to: Middle School Division Head

Primary Responsibilities: Teach multiple sections of Spanish; collaborate and plan with colleagues to design learning experiences for students; communicate and partner with parents and grade-level team 

Hours/Classification: Full-time; In-Person; Exempt

Salary Range*: $80,000 - $125,000 full time

(*This range reflects salaries between years 1-20; salary range is higher for teachers with more experience)

About The Hamlin School

The Hamlin School seeks to hire employees who will support and implement the school’s mission and Creed at all times. Hamlin employees are known for being compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who treat their colleagues and supervisors with respect and who take seriously the daily care of Hamlin students. As such, Hamlin employees pay close attention to the students’ social-emotional wellbeing, their physical and mental health, and their moral development. Hamlin employees are also committed to their own personal and professional growth; thus, they pay close attention to the research and innovations that impact their respective fields. All employees are expected to be flexible thinkers and nimble actors in support of the school’s overarching strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to their colleagues’ success.

At The Hamlin School, we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants and employees. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds and with professional experience that shows their commitment to K-8 education and to being a contributing member of the community.

About Hamlin’s K-8 Spanish Program and Department

The Hamlin School’s Spanish program prepares students to be empathic leaders in a multicultural, global world. Equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills of the Spanish language, students learn to build connections and community through authentic communication. By celebrating the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world, and combating bias and stereotypes, students come to appreciate the importance of multiple perspectives and become agents for peace. Spanish instruction, which is differentiated between first-time learners and those with demonstrated proficiency, begins in Kindergarten. Five passionate and experienced educators are responsible for instruction in language, literacy, and culture. Students receive instruction in Spanish multiple times per week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction for four sections of Middle School Spanish (three in one grade level and one in another grade level)
• Provide pull-out support for a small group of demonstrated proficiency speakers, and/or support an advising group
• Amplify Spanish language and culture in the life of the school through assemblies, excursions, guest speakers, and authors
• Provide interpreting and translation support for colleagues and parents whose primary language is Spanish
• Implement curricula as identified in the Curriculum Guide
• Teach with an understanding of the development and growth of Middle School girls 
• Communicate and collaborate with other faculty and staff regarding each student 
• Assess student progress using a variety of methods
• Differentiate for students at various language skill levels 
• Communicate with parents about the program and student progress
• Attend grade level student support meetings for collaborative discussion and sharing of student concerns
• Identify materials, resources, and technology needs for program
• Include use of appropriate technology tools and resources for instruction
• Create and update course web pages
• Participate actively in faculty meetings, division meetings, department meetings, and admissions/school events
• Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development 
• Supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trips, etc. 
• Participate in an outdoor education trip for 3-4  nights (additional stipend paid)
• Provide one-on-one/small-group student learning support through work periods during the school day
• Other duties and/or teaching responsibilities as needed

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening (Livescan) 
• Authorized to work in the United States (I-9)
• Provide health (TB) clearance (an update is expected every four years) 
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Demonstrate normal depth perception 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone 
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids 
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides 
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal classroom/school setting that one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment 
• Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals 
• Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
• May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines