Spanish Teacher

In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for
life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an
expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.
New Roads School is seeking a full-time teacher to teach Spanish at the Grades 5-12 level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide students with opportunities and support in the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills, the exploration of ideas, and the development of leadership qualities
• Maintain and communicate high expectations and boundaries in a consistently kind, clear and respectful manner.
• Maintain a climate of trust and mutual respect, which encourages students to risk asking questions, expressing their opinions, and making mistakes necessary to the learning process.
• Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged
• Ensure students are engaged through activities and technology that accommodate various learning styles, personality styles, behavioral styles, and the need for physical movement
• Demonstrate familiarity with TPRS and other interactive language-learning approaches
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to create interdisciplinary units that teach grade-level content knowledge and skills through Spanish
• Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting big goals by frequently checking for understanding and formative assessment
• Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parents/guardians remaining sensitive to different families, cultures, values and needs.
• Show concern for and nurture the student’s intellectual, social, emotional, ethical, and aesthetic development.
• Show a commitment to supporting the holistic development of the student, both inside and outside of the class
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Participate in department, school, and parent meetings
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, New Roads philosophy and approach to education.
• Demonstrate commitment to social justice and working with a diverse community.
• Experience and interest in differentiated instruction, project-based, constructivist approach teaching and learning, as well as portfolio, authentic, and performance assessment.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of subject matter, including grammar, and effectiveness in teaching
• Desire to teach comprehension skills and building vocabulary in subject area
• Knowledge of supporting the metacognitive skills and learning strategies to access the disciplines
• Desire to collaborate across disciplines
• Solid organization, communication and writing skills
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Understand theories related to middle school students’ developmental milestones and socioemotional lives
• Passion for teaching and understanding of and respect for students’ individual learning styles
• Passion for personal and professional growth
• B.A. degree required/ M.A. degree preferred in Education or related field.
• 3+ years teaching experience required