Full-Time Spanish Teacher

Full Time Upper School Spanish Teacher Position

Program Background:

Menaul School, an independent day and boarding school for grades 6-12 with a rich Presbyterian heritage, is seeking a highly qualified candidate to join its Upper School English faculty for the 2021-2022 academic year. For more than 125 years, Menaul School has welcomed students of all cultures, religions, ethnicities, and incomes. World Smart exemplifies not only who we are but what we do. With a diverse student body and a drive for academic excellence, Menaul School is uniquely positioned to prepare our students to understand global issues and meet the challenges of the 21st century in mind, body, and spirit.

We’re seeking a dynamic, passionate, and professional teacher to lead our Spanish Language program. Someone who has the experience and the skills necessary to help reach a broad and diverse community of students of the Spanish language, from New Mexican heritage speakers to international students trying Spanish for the first time. Someone with a strong understanding of the wide diversity among countries which speak Spanish, and excited to introduce that incredible cultural and linguistic diversity to our student body in a way that excites and engages.

Basic Information:

Job Title: Teacher
Subject: Spanish
Job Location: Albuquerque, NM
Curriculum: American curriculum building towards AP courses with a strong international focus
Target Population: Grades 9-12
School Type: American Regionally Accredited Independent School with an A+ Niche.com rating
Starting Date: August 2023

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement curricula for Spanish classes, with a focus on engaging with the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) or CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) standards.
• Plan and deliver engaging and effective lessons that teach Spanish language and culture to students using a variety of teaching methods and resources to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the World Languages department to align content and ensure coherence in student learning.
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting course content to Menaul community and standards.
• Provide appropriate instructional classroom activities for students.
• Maintain positive attitude and ensure classroom environment is conducive to student learning.
• Provide timely feedback to students on their assignments.
• Maintain at all times regular records of student performance and attendance.
• Complete required reports and report cards within prescribed timeframes.
• Regularly attend staff meetings and in-service training activities/professional development.
• Maintain appropriate contact with students, academic advisors, and parents regarding student progress.
• Develop realistic, context-based goals for student academic achievement.
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills with students and coworkers.
• Comply with Menaul School Employee Standards of Conduct, uphold and enforce rules, administrative directives, school policies, and all regulations.

Minimum Requirements for Application:

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Abilities:

Specific Course Responsibilities:

• Year-long sections of Spanish 1, 2, & 3 as well as an AP Spanish course
• A section of Advisory