Upper School World Languages Teacher (Spanish+)

The Upper School World Languages Teacher at Ransom Everglades is a full-time faculty member reporting to the World Languages Department Chair. This position is responsible for teaching a combination of Spanish classes and another World Language in the Upper School curriculum and promoting lifelong learning while engaging and supporting a diverse student body in a value-based community. This faculty member supports the school's value for inquiry-based, student-centered learning, emphasis on global perspectives, and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach five World Languages classes per school year (mostly Spanish, plus one other World Language).
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students in grades 9-12, using a variety of instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
• Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
• Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in language education and pedagogy.
• Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the World Languages department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
• Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, and multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
• Participate in and possibly lead extracurricular activities.
• Actively engage in the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish or a related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience teaching at the Upper School level is preferred.
• Proficient with technology, including Google Suite, interactive whiteboards, and textbook platforms.
• Collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students.
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to teach engaging, communicative, student-centered classes for Upper School students.
• Collaborative and professional, building positive relationships within the school community.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Dependable, with excellent attendance and timely completion of tasks.

Performance Factors

Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School.

Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.