Elementary Spanish Teacher -2425-60

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Rise Education - Cheverly, MD

Part-time - Entry Level

Cheverly, MD

About the position

The Elementary Spanish Teacher at RISE Education is responsible for providing engaging and culturally immersive Spanish language instruction to elementary students. This part-time role emphasizes a child-centered approach, fostering a safe and nurturing classroom environment while adhering to national curriculum standards. The teacher will develop innovative lessons that promote academic, social, and emotional growth, and will collaborate with colleagues to enhance the learning experience in a diverse cultural setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.
• Teaching writing and Spanish composition classes.
• Teaching students about Spanish culture, including festivals, traditional food, dress, and social conventions.
• Fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Setting and reinforcing clear expectations and routines aligned with the school's vision.
• Developing and implementing curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Planning daily lessons and implementing strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support or enrichment when necessary.
• Demonstrating strong content knowledge.
• Designing and implementing assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding.
• Using assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Being accountable for students' academic growth and increasing each individual student's achievement.
• Creating a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Reflecting on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seeking to improve performance, and responding to feedback.
• Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Investing parents and families in their children's academic success through regular communication.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must have experience working with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively and often with parents and families.
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Enthusiasm for and demonstrated mastery of subject matter.
• Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school's constant learning and development.
• Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance