Spanish Immersion Teacher

Spanish Immersion Teacher

Full Time Position:

Training begins in July 2023

Teaching begins in mid August 2023

Complete online application at https://www.oaklandchristian.com/about/careers.cfm

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English: Advanced-high to superior level in Spanish if not a native Spanish speaker
• Strong English language skills required for English grammar instruction
• Able to teach English grammar literacy skills for a portion of each day
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Education (minimum)
• Personal resume
• Transcripts or verification of degree

Desirable Traits and Attitudes:

• Positive attitude
• Independent worker and team player
• Willing to attend training sessions

Responsibilities (by Area)

Planning and Preparation

• Maintains accurate records of student performance, and reports student progress to parents and/or legal guardians.
• Uses instructional techniques, materials and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student(s) involved.
• Follows and develops curriculum guides and create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
• Demonstrates evidence of planning through written lesson plans.
• Contributes to departmental development of curriculum and course of study.
• Develops testing/examination criteria to assess that students have acquired the necessary understanding to meet objectives.

Classroom Environment

• Maintains a class environment where each child is considered a worthy individual.
• Maintains discipline that will provide an environment for learning and insure the protection of students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains a professional relationship with students and create a positive educational climate for all students to learn in.
• Maintains a neat and professionally attractive classroom atmosphere.

Instruction

• Strives to implement by instruction and action the school’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Diagnoses the learning needs of students on a regular basis and gears instruction to address their identified needs.
• Meet course and school wide student performance goals.
• Create projects designed to enhance instruction.

Professional Responsibilities

• Satisfactorily completes reports, assignments and record keeping activities on time.
• Maintains accurate and complete records in accordance with school policies.
• Fulfills commitment to students by carrying out the intent of designated responsibilities as assigned by the principal
• Maintains a positive working relationship with colleagues and parents.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student progress.
• Demonstrates the physical and mental requirements for teaching assignments.
• Supports student activities and extracurricular events.
• Attends faculty, in-service, and other professional meetings.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when needed.
• Seeks to understand the family and home situation of each child.
• Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs.
• Work with program coordinators to ensure school initiatives are being met.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Following CDC and Oakland County Health Division guidelines.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Michigan Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person