High School Spanish Teacher, Maryknoll School/Sacred Hearts Parish, Honolulu

MARYKNOLL SCHOOL

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION NAME: Spanish Teacher DEPARTMENT/GRADE LEVEL: High School Spanish

REPORTS TO: High School Principal EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2022

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Who we are…

Maryknoll School is a Catholic, college-preparatory day school serving students in grades K-12. We are a nurturing and welcoming community that values academic excellence, lifelong learning, service to others, and the courage to imitate Jesus by word and example. Our academic model is based upon the following metaphor - school should help students establish their own landscape. At Maryknoll School, we want our students to create their own worlds filled with promise and potential. Our school motto is Noblesse Oblige, “To whom much is given, much is expected.” To that end, we also encourage our students to foster a deep spiritual connection with God, one another and within their community. We believe that to be successful as an adult, students must have the skills to learn independently, communicate effectively, understand how to set and meet goals, use technology efficiently and be financially and economically literate. For further information about Maryknoll School, go to https://www.maryknollschool.org.

What we need….

Maryknoll High School is seeking a High School Spanish teacher with an unwavering commitment to student growth and success. We are looking for teachers who prioritize building authentic connections through engaging assessments which provide opportunities to demonstrate mastery over time.

The ideal candidate possesses some or all of the following characteristics:

· A love of the Spanish language in all its forms

· Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience in public, charter, parochial, or independent school. Experience teaching Advanced Placement Language preferred.

· Demonstrated success in teaching Spanish to students in grades 9-12. A background in High School Spanish instruction including reading, writing, and speaking.

· Strongly believes that all students can and should enjoy a hands-on college-preparatory Spanish curriculum

· Experience with the world readiness standards for learning languages

· Knowledge of effective differentiation and customization practices to support teaching students from diverse backgrounds, including learning differences

· Interest in continuing professional development in language education

· Interest in contributing to a school culture and community outside and beyond teaching

· Enjoys working with students and colleagues in collaborative settings

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

· Master’s Degree preferred

· 3 to 5 years of experience in a school setting preferred

Responsibilities

· Preparation of course materials, working from existing curricular frameworks, texts, and assessments

· In-school tutoring of students using Flex Time

· On-campus supervision duties as assigned during the school day

· Faculty Mentor to students as part of our Advisory Program

· Willingness to participate in some aspects of the school's extracurricular life