Teacher, World Languages - Spanish

Spanish Teacher [Leave Replacement, 6th - 8th grade]

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: $61,000–$150,000 annually, prorated for the duration of the appointment.

Schedule: This is a leave replacement position beginning immediately and continuing through January, with the possibility of an extension based on the school’s needs. Regular hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with one day per week extending to 5:00 PM for section meetings. This position is represented by the Professional Employees’ Federation (PEF), the faculty union at Bank Street College of Education.

About the School

A leader in progressive education for more than 100 years, the Bank Street School for Children provides students, from nursery through 8th grade, an education that engages their natural curiosity, nurtures critical thinking, and helps to develop a sense of community and social responsibility. Through a teaching approach that is fundamentally hands-on and child-centered, Bank Street students develop the courage and confidence to think independently, work collaboratively, understand themselves and others more deeply, and possess the compassion to make meaning of the world around them.

About the Position

The Bank Street School for Children is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and team-oriented Spanish Teacher. This role will primarily work with students in grades 6 and 8 but may teach or have responsibilities  with other grade levels as the needs of the school change. This role will also teach some after school classes that focus on Spanish or other specialties of the candidate. The ideal candidate will be team oriented, collaborative, and able to work with a broad range of community members.

Work with Children & Parents

• Teach Spanish curriculum that is responsive to children’s developmental capacities and needs. Generate enthusiasm for the subject being taught and inspire all students to work to their potential
• Document lesson plans and develop a comprehensive curriculum with guidance from supervisor and in collaboration with other members of the world languages team
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to support curriculum and children’s development
• Organize and maintain a positive classroom community that reflects curricular work
• Differentiate instruction to support group and individual learning
• Liaise with the Upper School Division Head, Learning Specialists, School Mental Health & Wellness Counselors and World Language Team leader around curriculum, social-emotional needs, and academic needs
• Communicate with families about student progress as needed via email, phone call, or in-person meetings
• Promote high standards of behavior by encouraging a positive, proactive approach to studying and build productive relationships with students
• Assign homework which is appropriate in terms of volume and learning goals
• Assess student’s work accurately and regularly, giving thoughtful and meaningful feedback. 
• Share progress and concerns with families through conferences, written reports, and regular parent communication
• Teach classes after school as assigned, within an equitable workload. After school classes may include students outside of the age range of school day classes.
• Document lesson plans and curriculum for after school classes.
• Provide extra help to students as necessary and as assigned, within an equitable workload. Extra help may occur outside of typical instructional periods such as during work periods or after school.

Other Responsibilities

• Attending regular faculty, division, department, and supervisory meetings
• Support school coverage needs by substituting for teachers within the world language department and across the school
• Fulfill weekly communities duties as assigned which may include but are not limited to lunch, recess, early morning care, and bus
• Support with some event or trip planning duties as assigned. Examples have included planning trips, coordinating events, and supporting weekly assemblies.
• Additional duties assigned as specified by supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish or equivalent education; Master's degree in education preferable
• Fluency in Spanish
• Knowledge of child development, progressive education, and constructivist teaching
• Experience teaching World Languages
• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to diversity, social justice, and equity
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Skilled in designing instruction that is data-driven, differentiated, and actively engaging
• Experience in developing hands-on, developmentally appropriate Spanish and French curricula
• Initiative, creativity, flexibility, and collaboration