Upper School Spanish Language Teacher (2024-25 School Year)

Porter-Gaud is an Episcopal, coeducational day school serving more than 1,000 students in grades 1-12. The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud serve an additional 600 preschool students from age two through kindergarten. The School is seeking a full-time Upper School Spanish Language Teacher beginning with the 2024- 25 school year. Our Upper School division is composed of grades 9 through 12.

The Upper School Spanish Language Teacher will be responsible for instructing Upper School students in Spanish in accordance with the content and objectives of the curriculum prescribed by the Upper School division. The successful candidate must not only be highly proficient in the target language but should evidence knowledge of the developmental level of Upper School students and their needs. Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm for working with adolescents and encourage them to grow in their knowledge and proficiency. This Upper School Spanish teacher will supervise students in academic classes and an advisory and will also supervise students in numerous extra- and co-curricular activities of the school. This Teacher will demonstrate a commitment to the well-being of all Porter-Gaud students and to the best interests of the school as a whole.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Possess the ability to instruct Upper School students in Spanish from the novice to the advanced levels in accordance with curriculum requirements and objectives, making effective use of technology and other instructional materials as appropriate.
• Establish and actively maintain a class environment where excellence in learning is honored and where respectful interactions between and among students are valued.
• Work with students to develop a love of learning, a sense of academic integrity, and a thoughtful work ethic.
• Inspire a love of and an appreciation for languages and diverse cultures in our students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and assessments, which address multiple learning styles and modalities.
• Serve as advisor to a small group of students and participate in various Upper School activities such as committees, division level meetings, clubs and organizations.
• Display a willingness to support diversity and inclusion efforts at the school. Participate as an active team member within the World Language Department, the Upper School faculty, and the school community as a whole.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a degree or certification in field.
• A high degree of proficiency in Spanish.
• Proficiency in the use of technology in the classroom.
• Ability to support the school's diversity and inclusion efforts. The Upper School Spanish Language Teacher will display a continuous commitment to developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills (intercultural competence) to engage in appropriate and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We desire candidates who will contribute to the school's efforts to continue creating a more inclusive and equitable community where all individuals can develop a sense of belonging.

Personal attributes:

• Appreciates and enjoys interacting with energetic Upper School age students and partnering with their families in their student's academic development.
• Shows evidence of organization, self-motivation, and punctuality.
• Shows evidence of effective communication and interaction with all various constituencies.
• Shows evidence of a desire and willingness to contribute to the life of an independent school community.

Reporting: The Upper School Spanish teacher will report directly to the Head of the Upper School and will take direction from the World Language Department Chair.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to increasing the racial, ethnic, and religious diversity of our faculty and staff. The School welcomes applicants who would bring additional dimensions to the School's teaching mission. In accordance with law, Porter-Gaud School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. We hold our employees to the highest possible standards. All employees are subject to extensive background screenings and must sign our Code of Conduct. We strive to monitor employees while interacting with students. We take any inappropriate interactions between students and employees seriously and are committed to mandatory reporting standards as required by law. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any allegation or case of abuse.