Job Description

Job Type Part-time Description Summary: The Upper School Spanish teacher is a committed Sacred Heart educator who has a strong commitment to educating students in Spanish language and culture. Primary Responsibilities: Implement appropriate educational curriculum based on the NCSSFL-ACTFL (National Standards for 21st Century Language Learning-American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages), Spanish Content Standards, the course syllabi and focus on all levels of High School Spanish, including Advanced Placement. Be an active member of the World Languages Department by attending meetings, developing, and updating course curricula for core as well as elective courses, and supporting the work of the department. Plan, organize, and lead activities designed to promote academic, social, and emotional development in a supportive and engaging learning environment. Create an emotionally responsive, caring, positive, and accepting environment that is supportive of the individual development of each child and family. Supervise an US Advisory group. Supervise students and ensure a safe and loving environment, including the ability to monitor and respond to events occurring in the classroom, outdoor play areas, and other areas of the campus. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Attend staff meetings, serve on committees as required, seek and attend professional development opportunities. Evaluate each student's growth and performance. Provide constructive feedback to parents. Prepare report cards for online distribution. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Education/Prior Experience/Qualifications Required In the performance of his/her duties, Employee shall be guided by the Goals and Criteria of the Sacred Heart and the Catholic Faith. Candidates must also possess: Bachelor's Degree Spanish fluency High level of competence using technology Experience in a PreK - 12 environments, preferably in independent schools is a plus Strong references to convey teaching abilities . Core Competencies: Ability to interact with children in a positive manner Foster a cooperative rather than a competitive atmosphere Ability to refrain from the use of personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, tablets, etc. Ensure that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the center. Treat parents as partners in their child's education. Strong people skills to be empathetic to children's and parents' needs. Upon Hiring Successful completion of criminal offenders' records information and sexual offender registry checks. Successful completion of CMG Safe Environment Training. Current CPR certification. Essential Expectations All faculty and staff members at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart are expected and required to do the following: Overtly support and act in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of the Society of the Sacred Heart ; this expectation includes attendance at and applicable participation in faith-based practices. Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment. Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that contributes to a healthy school culture. Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation and fulfill routine responsibilities in a thoughtful and timely manner. Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, professional courtesy, discretion, punctuality and attendance at all required meetings and events. Appropriately carry out specific duties as determined by the Head of School and/or supervisor. Maintain professional credentials and complete required training. Participate in and provide documentation for at least one professional development opportunity per year in addition to those required and provided by the school. Respect the confidentiality of the school, its employees, students, and families. Comply with the policies and procedures as articulated in the faculty and staff handbook. Authentically engage in the school's self-reflection process that requires written goals and measured progress towards them. Nothing in this Job Description restricts Duchesne's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Duchesne may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason. Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Religious of the Sacred Heart Inc.

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