High School Spanish Teacher

$57,000 - $86,000/Yr

Uncommon Schools - Malden, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Malden, MA

51-100 employees

Educational Services

About the position

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools dedicated to providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. Our mission is to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college and beyond. We are proud to have built schools that reflect our student population, with over 60% of our teachers and staff identifying as people of color. Currently, we manage 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students across five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. Our graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the national average, a testament to the strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning we provide. At Roxbury Prep, which consists of four schools serving grades 5 through 12, we believe in fostering strong, authentic relationships between teachers and students. Our instructional model is designed to engage students and enable them to flourish both academically and personally. With an impressive 98% college acceptance rate, Roxbury Prep students collectively earned $1.3 million in scholarships last year. As a Spanish teacher at Uncommon High School, you will work collaboratively with grade-level and content teams to develop students into global citizens. You will become an expert in your course content and inspire high school students to communicate effectively in Spanish, using a variety of instructional strategies to create a safe and engaging learning environment. Your role will involve building students' bilingual skills and enhancing their understanding of the Spanish language through a curriculum that prepares them for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate-level coursework. You will help students gain confidence in navigating authentic print and audio sources, teach them to build and enhance their foreign language skills, and cultivate their cultural awareness. Additionally, you will work with the Spanish department to set academic and engagement goals for students, analyze student work samples and assessments, and implement differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of all learners. Building positive relationships with students and partnering with their families will be essential to ensure that they feel seen, loved, and heard in our school community.

Responsibilities

• Build students' bilingual skills and enhance their understanding of the Spanish language using a curriculum that prepares them for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework.
• Help students gain confidence in navigating print and audio authentic sources.
• Teach students how to build and enhance their foreign language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Cultivate students' cultural awareness by helping them learn a new language.
• Share your passion for the Spanish language to build a community of students who are confident in speaking Spanish.
• Work with the Spanish department to develop academic and engagement goals for students.
• Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Requirements

• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social-emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Spanish or other related fields of study.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins.
• Ability to pass state teacher certification tests to meet MA state requirements if hired.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in urban education settings.
• Familiarity with Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum and teaching methods.
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning strategies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days throughout the school year.
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
• Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts.
• Financial planning & wellness support.
• Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System.
• 403(b) retirement savings program.
• 529 college savings program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance.
• Financial planning tools and assistance.
• Dependent Care FSA, backup childcare, and daycare discounts.
• Paid leave of absence including fully paid parental leave and fully paid medical leave.
• Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance.
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.