World Language Spanish Teacher

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SCHOOL: Genesis Innovation Academy (for Girls and for Boys)

ABOUT GENESIS

Genesis is committed to developing scholars into path-breaking innovators, using the Academy’s own E5 curriculum model, which combines core subjects with Engineering, Economics, Ethics, Expression, and Entrepreneurship. We seek teachers who are proactive learners and problem solvers, committed to excellence from scholars and themselves, and who believe that teaching is a calling and not a job.

DESCRIPTION

Genesis is seeking a Spanish teacher to be a part of its nascent World Languages program. The Spanish teacher should be comfortable teaching Spanish at the AP level but will be expected to instruct scholars in High School Spanish I and II and to support Spanish instruction part-time in earlier grades. The ultimate goal is for the teacher to develop and execute instructional plans that facilitate scholar mastery of the Spanish language and a practical understanding of Spanish culture.

Specific Responsibilities: In collaboration with instructional team, faculty members will

• Create/revise long-term plans (e.g. curriculum maps, scope and sequence plans, pacing guides)
• Develop and execute unit and lesson plans to ensure scholar mastery of standards
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners and meet IEP and SST expectations
• Ensure scholars are continuously engaged in meaningful work aligned with the Genesis E5 model
• Assess scholar progress daily to drive strategic changes to curriculum and instruction
• Implement school-wide behavior support process to create a positive learning environment
• Communicate proactively and effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Participate in an annual two-week summer orientation and training
• Participate in grade-level activities, and school-wide functions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in field OR Certification in field
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track-record of raising scholar achievement
• Passion for working with scholars in extra-curricular activities
• High comfort level with technology and use of data
• Experience working with urban populations and with s/girls in a developmental role

The Genesis Commitment to Faculty

Our faculty members are highly valued as primary facilitators of scholar excellence. We view faculty as professionals, fully capable of effective planning, instruction, and class management. Genesis commits to a collaborative process for developing individualized support and coaching plans. We prioritize small-classes, and respectful scholar-peer and scholar-faculty interaction in support of teaching and learning.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please fill out application at www.genesisinnovationacademy.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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