Part-Time Upper School Spanish Teacher Job at Ravenscroft Group, Raleigh, NC

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  • Ravenscroft Group
  • Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Ravenscroft is an independent, coeducational day school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 1,250 students in grades PreK-12.

We are actively looking to welcome an Upper School Spanish teacher to join our community of educators who actively strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. Our candidates should demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding of the diverse backgrounds in our community; place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff and parents; be able to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds; and have the capacity to model an attitude of curiosity and a growth mindset.

Reports to: Head of Upper School

Work Hours and Expectations: Part-time, approximately 24 hours per week

The successful candidate will be an educator who displays passion for teaching Spanish. The teacher's lessons are student-centered and infused with both theory and practice, and they skillfully incorporate technology and creativity. Other responsibilities and competencies include:

  • Teaching two to three sections of upper school Spanish
  • Demonstrating a passion for the Spanish language and culture
  • Demonstrating cultural competence and the ability to connect with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and parents
  • Exhibiting excellent teaching skills that demonstrate best practice according to ACTFL proficiency standards
  • Designing and delivering lessons that are supportive of Ravenscroft's mission to "nurture individual potential and prepare students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world"
  • Understanding the development of Upper School students and displaying a passion for working with this age group
  • Connecting with students, challenging them, and shifting pedagogical practice to meet the needs of diverse learners
  • Teaching 90%+ in the Target Language
  • Utilizing online tools such as Edpuzzle, Quizlet, Quizizz, PearDeck, etc.
  • Demonstrating effective technology skills, including the ability to use Ravenscroft's learning management systems (Canvas and Veracross)
  • Writing bi-weekly updates for students with accommodations
  • Experience supporting social emotional learning inside and outside of the classroom; an eagerness and ability to support our Lead From Here curriculum
  • Demonstrating a growth mindset and the ability to receive feedback, adapt to different learners' needs, and become a valued colleague in a strong and cohesive World Language department
Qualifying Characteristics:
  • Must demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding for the diverse backgrounds in our community
  • Place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff and parents
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds
  • The capacity to model an attitude of unyielding curiosity and a growth mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
  • Strong organizational skills needed with the ability to use multiple technological tools required.
  • Adaptable, flexible, and a team-oriented personality
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Spanish or Foreign Language Education; MA or MEd highly desirable
  • Previous teaching experience and experience developing and teaching a proficiency-based curriculum preferred
  • Minimum Advanced Low Oral Proficiency in Spanish (ACTFL standards)

This part-time position is not eligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Ravenscroft Group

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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