Spanish Teacher Elementary FLES

$64,992 - $155,878/Yr

City School District Of New Rochelle - New Rochelle, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New Rochelle, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The City School District of New Rochelle is seeking a highly qualified candidate for an anticipated elementary school Spanish teaching position for the 2024-2025 academic year. This role is designed for a passionate educator who is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will hold a New York State Certification in Spanish for grades 7-12, with a FLES (Foreign Language in Elementary Schools) Extension, and will possess native or native-like fluency in Spanish. The position emphasizes the importance of teaching Spanish to heterogeneous student groups in grades K-5, focusing on developing students' language skills while also instilling a love for hispanophone cultures. In this role, the teacher will be responsible for planning, preparing, and facilitating engaging, standards-aligned, and student-centered lessons. The goal is to enhance students' language skills in Spanish and to build their enthusiasm for the diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Regular assessment of student performance is crucial, and the teacher will provide thoughtful, meaningful, and actionable feedback to support student improvement. Communication with students, caregivers, and colleagues will be timely and effective, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed of student progress. The teacher will also be expected to develop trusting and supportive relationships with students, nurturing their social-emotional learning. Creating a safe and stimulating environment that encourages student participation is essential. The teacher will maintain open communication channels with caregivers and other school personnel, modeling the district's values in all interactions. Collaboration with peers in the World Language Department is encouraged, and participation in professional learning sessions throughout the year is expected to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of FLES Spanish to heterogeneous student groups in grades K-5.
• Plan, prepare, and facilitate engaging, standards-aligned, student-centered lessons to develop students' language skills in Spanish.
• Assess students' performance accurately and regularly, providing thoughtful, meaningful, and actionable feedback for improvement.
• Communicate assessment results to students, caregivers, and colleagues in a timely manner.
• Develop trusting, supportive relationships with students.
• Teach and nurture the social-emotional learning of children.
• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for all students, encouraging student participation.
• Maintain an open channel of consistent communication with caregivers and other school personnel.
• Model the district's values in all communications with students, families, and staff.
• Work collaboratively with peers in the World Language Department.
• Engage in professional learning sessions throughout the year.

Requirements

• NYS Certification in Spanish 7-12 with FLES Extension is required at the time of application.
• Native or native-like fluency in Spanish is required.