Job Posting for Middle School Spanish Teacher (5th -8th grade) at Creative Minds International PCS
Position Overview:
The Spanish Teacher reports to the Chief Academic Officer. This position provides rich, differentiated learning experiences for school students with a diversity of learning levels (remedial to advanced). This is a school year exempt position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Teaching students who are both native and non-native speakers of Spanish;
Integration of the International Primary Curriculum, International Middle-Years Curriculum, and relevant Common Core State Standards
Establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and assessments;
Providing an inviting, exciting, and innovative learning environment;
Meeting the needs, interests and abilities for all students, including students with disabilities, ELL students, and those who are gifted and talented;
Developing lesson plans that draw content from CMI professional development in the areas of arts integration and child development to reinforce student learning;
Monitoring student progress through frequent formal and informal student evaluations recorded in portfolio assessments;
Using a variety of instructional materials, resources, and experiences to enrich student learning;
Providing educational opportunities that reflect an understanding of students’ unique sensory and information processing profiles;
Using appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance creative problem-solving and evaluative thinking of students;
Creating a learning environment that reflects the theme(s) being studied through displays of student work and teacher-created materials;
Working with families to support the progress of individual students;
Valuing the importance of play and providing opportunities for child-initiated explorations in the classroom throughout the day;
Using effective, positive, and respectful interpersonal communication skills;
Establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual;
Incorporating technology into instruction;
Attending required professional development sessions.
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to pass a background check.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to work well with the public
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals, exhibit flexibility, and drive results.
Adept at thinking strategically, translating plans into action, and exhibiting excellent judgment.
Commitment to the success of each and every student;
Bilingual Spanish/English
Desired Skills and Abilities:
Training in Google G - Suite for Education
Experience working with linguistically and ethnically diverse student populations and children with developmental differences
Possession of or eligibility for a valid District of Columbia Teaching Certificate or License (standard or provisional)
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required (Master's Degree in related field preferred)
3 years of related experience preferred;
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day.
Prolonged periods of sitting and working on the computer to complete necessary paperwork
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