Middle School Spanish

Position Summary

Newark Academy is seeking a full-time Spanish teacher to join a dedicated and dynamic faculty. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching vocabulary, grammar, and cultural foundations to help inspire students' confidence in learning and using Spanish. Our next Spanish teacher will have experience teaching and a demonstrated capacity to embrace student-centered, skills-focused, and culturally competent practices. Positive student/faculty relationships are instrumental in inspiring our students to not only succeed in the classroom but also to instill a passion for learning, a standard of excellence, and a generosity of spirit. Ideal candidates will be interested in embracing the wider school community through their involvement in clubs, activities, and/or athletics. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in middle school, upper school, or higher educational settings (Professionals in related fields or with non-traditional paths to education are also encouraged to apply.)
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience developing curriculum grounded in performance-based standards (ACTFL)
• Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal in English and Spanish)
• Experience working in independent schools is preferred, but not required 

Responsibilities include:

• Create a positive, student-centered environment
• Collaborate and work collegially with peers to design and revise the curriculum to create a consistent course experience across sections
• Prepare lessons to deliver to assigned classes, generally four sections
• Meet school guidelines regarding grading, recordkeeping, and use of the learning management system to post timely information about classes
• Participate in school-wide activities such as workshops, special events, and professional meetings
• Engage in the life of Newark Academy 

About Newark Academy
Located 35 miles from Manhattan in the town of Livingston, New Jersey, Newark Academy provides students in grades 6-12 with the knowledge and skills to become meaningful contributors to their communities and the wider world. Newark Academy cultivates a diverse school community and is committed to fostering and maintaining a caring and inclusive environment that thrives on intellectual, social-emotional, and relational interactions. Its faculty is highly regarded in the New Jersey independent school community for its especially effective combination of teaching that embraces rigor and compassion.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admission and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

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