About the position
The Spanish Teacher position at 174 Paxton Street, Leicester, MA, is a full-time role dedicated to providing high-quality language education to students. The teacher will be responsible for meeting and instructing assigned classes at designated times, ensuring that each lesson is tailored to the needs, interests, and abilities of the students. This role requires careful planning and preparation for classes, as well as the ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment. In this position, the teacher will guide the learning process towards achieving curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects. Communication of these objectives to students is essential to ensure they understand the expectations and learning outcomes. The teacher will employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, adapting to the physical limitations of the classroom and the diverse needs of the students. Regular assessment of student accomplishments is a key responsibility, with progress reports provided as required. The teacher must maintain accurate and complete records in compliance with legal, school policy, and administrative regulations. Additionally, the Spanish Teacher may be assigned other duties by the administration as needed, contributing to the overall educational mission of the school.
Responsibilities
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and designated times.
- Plans a study program that meets students' needs, interests, and abilities.
- Prepares for classes assigned.
- Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Guides the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and provides progress reports as required.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policy, and administrative regulation.
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by Administration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Spanish, or a related field.
- Teaching certification in Spanish or relevant subject area.
- Experience in teaching Spanish to students of various ages and proficiency levels.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students and parents.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with curriculum development and lesson planning.
- Familiarity with technology and instructional media for language teaching.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish.
