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French and Spanish Teacher
Laurel School
Position/Title: Part-Time Primary School French and Spanish Teacher Appointment: School Year 2021-22 Reports To: Directors of Grades K-5 Laurel School seeks talented faculty who will put our students first and strive to make a difference in their lives. We seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who thrive on being engaged participants in our community and are committed to anti-racist education and the development of young women as authentic learners and leaders. The most successful candidates are solutions-driven, are willing to listen to learn, embrace iteration and practice as a necessary part of the product, see opportunities before problems, and thrive in a fast paced, forward-thinking educational environment. Laurel lives our mission: to inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world. We continually challenge our community to question existing paradigms and to dream, dare, and do. Position Summary We are seeking a dynamic and talented teacher for our Grades K -4 French and Spanish program, which serves K-2 students in our language exposure program and 3-4 students in our grammar and language study program. The K-4 program lays the foundation for students to begin formal language study in Chinese, French, or Spanish at Level I beginning in Grade 5. The ideal teacher is inspired to spur the program forward. She or he emphasizes the use of the target language in class, is able to differentiate instruction based on learning styles, and uses a variety of assessment strategies. She or he will also need to collaborate with World Language teachers across divisions and participate in the implementation of an articulated language curriculum. This is a part-time position of approximately 50- 60%. Duties and responsibilities include:
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Required Qualifications The successful candidate has native or near-native proficiency and experience teaching French and Spanish at the primary level. She or he ideally holds an advanced degree in French or Spanish (e.g., language, literature, pedagogy, etc.), possesses excellent English writing and speaking skills, and has basic information technology and computer skills. Previous experience teaching girls is helpful but not required, as is previous experience in a private educational setting. A passion for working with Primary School students is essential. Salary Laurel offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. To Apply Please see www.laurelschool.org for further information and a job application. Work Environment Laurel School is a dynamic, forward-thinking, K-12 girls’ school with a co-ed pre-primary division, where every child is well known. As a Facing History and Ourselves School, Laurel is fully committed to equity and inclusion; we actively seek a culturally diverse faculty and staff. Laurel teachers are committed to:
Laurel enjoys an outstanding local and national reputation and is home to the Laurel Center for Research on Girls. In a highly competitive school landscape, Laurel is fortunate to be a school of choice in Cleveland. Our emphasis on the whole child and our legacy of excellence in the teaching of girls set us apart. Located in Shaker Heights, OH (15 minutes from downtown Cleveland) with an additional rural campus 17 minutes away, the school has an urban/rural advantage. The work environment is noted for being family-friendly and flexible. The feeling in the school is joyous, collaborative and innovative. Our curricular philosophy emphasizes community-based, interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Collaboration and reflective practice are key to pedagogy at Laurel. The school is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran. |
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