Spanish Teacher - Long Term Substitute for 4 weeks in Fall Semester

Upper School Spanish Teacher - Long Term Substitute for Four weeks in Fall Semester

Chadwick School

Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

Chadwick School is an independent, K-12, coeducational day school dedicated to academic excellence, the development of exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience. A highly educated faculty and staff bring out the best in the talented student body through active learning, challenging academics, one-on-one mentoring, unparalleled global opportunities, nationally distinguished outdoor education and community service programs, outstanding athletic opportunities, and award-winning visual and performing arts.

The core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion are widely shared and fostered daily in classrooms, during co-curricular activities, and through the camaraderie of this close-knit community.

Located on a beautiful, 45-acre hilltop campus on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, Chadwick enrolls over 800 students drawn from more than 45 Southern California communities.

Founded in 1935 by visionary educator Margaret Lee Chadwick, Chadwick is one of two schools operated by the Roessler-Chadwick Foundation. In 2010, Chadwick International School (CISS) was formed in Songdo, South Korea, which expanded opportunities for students around the globe to benefit from a world-class Chadwick education.

Job Title: Upper School Spanish Teacher (Long term Substitute from 10/30-11/18)

Division/Department: Global Language Department

Reports To: Upper School Division Director

Location: Palos Verdes, CA

Level/Grade: 7-12

Type of position/FLSA: Full-time Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Spanish teacher with previous experience and understanding of and interest in student-centered and experiential instructional practices and backward design curriculum planning from Monday 10/30 to Friday 11/18, 2023.

Department members work closely to create a coherent learning experience that has been designed to prepare students for lifelong learning as global citizens with keen minds, exemplary character, self-knowledge, and the ability to lead.

Chadwick’s mission-driven program focuses on academic excellence, exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience and is based on the Core Values of compassion, fairness, honesty, respect, and responsibility and the Chadwick Core Competencies: critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, character, courage, and cultural competence.

ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach 4 Upper School Spanish sections (2 sections of AP Spanish Language, 1 section of Spanish 2, and 1 section of Spanish 3) of 4-14 students.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment of mutual respect and rapport; incorporate anti-bias practices into the classroom culture and apply Chadwick's shared equitable assessment and grading practices.
• Collaborate to plan curriculum around shared learning outcomes, skill sequences, content knowledge, and enduring understandings and essential questions; all curriculum and instruction will be supported by the permanent teacher's planning, Spanish Coordinator, and collaborative teaching partners.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques to engage students in active, experiential learning.
• Demonstrate the ability to proactively reflect on and participate in discussions around identity, race, and issues of social justice.
• Use Chadwick principles of assessment and grading to assess, record, and provide feedback on student learning and next steps. The Spanish Coordinator and Director of Teaching and Learning will support this work.
• Keep documentation of grades and student feedback as instructed.
• Keep information systems up to date, including Google calendars, Google Classrooms, and gradebooks.
• Attend relevant department and faculty meetings and school events.
• Supervise students as assigned, such as chaperoning, lunchtime supervision, and study hall.
• Read and follow employment policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Read and follow academic policies outlined in the relevant division Handbook.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues.
• Be on campus from 7:45 am until 3:45 pm on days when school is in session.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS

• Bachelor Degree required
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Previous experience working with this age range; three or more years teaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy and educational tools, including Mac and Google platforms
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; joyful, enthusiastic, and reflective colleague
• Evidence of lifelong learning and professional development

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
• Occasionally required to use hand to handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• Required to sit while operating word processing equipment for up to 6-8 hours daily, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

TRAITS OF GREAT CHADWICK TEACHERS

Chadwick seeks the following personal and professional qualities in its faculty and staff:

1. Student-centered: Prioritizes dedication to the intellectual, social-emotional, ethical, and physical well being of Chadwick students; committed to teaching in ways that foster an inclusive culturally-responsive classroom, inspire joy in learning, and actively engage all students.

2. Collaborative: Eager to build relationships, work with students beyond the classroom, and demonstrate the energy, flexibility, and drive required to help the Chadwick community fully realize its potential; contributes effectively to working teams and remains open to feedback and input.

3. Professionally Grounded: Core values of respect, responsibility, compassion, honesty, and fairness guide all interactions; conveys curricular and instructional depth of knowledge and understanding, with the goal of growing continuously as a teacher in order to support student learning and the Chadwick community and mission.

4. Innovative: Actively seeks and skillfully incorporates new, versatile practices, approaches, and technologies that support authentic learning experiences that encourage students to reflect and apply learning to their lives and the world around them.

5. Globally-Minded: Oriented toward preparing students to have a positive impact on an increasingly diverse, interconnected world as global citizens who respond to cultural differences with respect, empathy, and understanding; remains actively conscious of own implicit biases.

CLEARANCES

Required Screenings: TB assessment Clearances: Livescan background check

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the position.