Description

High School Foreign Language Teachers

About Us:
21st Century Charter School at Gary is a part of a network of high-quality public charter schools that deliver the innovative GEO Academies model developed by the GEO Foundation. It joins Gary Middle College and GEO Next Generation High School Indianapolis in delivering a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Indiana. 21st Century Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary school to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with local colleges and universities, our students will be able to take dual credit courses on the college campus to earn college and career credits at no cost to the student. Our curriculum and our teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion and blended learning model. 

REPORTS TO/TERM: 

Principal

This is a full time 10-month position.

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Foreign Language Teachers to join our team. As a Foreign Language Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching foreign language courses to students of all ages and levels. You will be expected to create a positive and engaging learning environment that encourages students to develop their language skills and cultural awareness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the curriculum and meet the needs of students at different levels of proficiency.
• Use a variety of teaching methods and materials to engage students and promote language learning.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to students and parents/guardians.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to develop and implement school-wide language programs and initiatives.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with best practices in language teaching.
• Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
• Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
• Attend all required staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff 
• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal

** This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed and may be changed at any time.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Foreign Language Education or related field.
• VALID INDIANA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR OR INITIAL PRACTITIONER LICENSE. SUBSTITUTE LICENSES & EMERGENCY PERMITS CANNOT BE ACCPETED.
• Fluency in the target language and English.
• Experience teaching foreign language courses to students of all ages and levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans.
• Knowledge of current language teaching methodologies and best practices.

If you are passionate about teaching foreign languages and helping students develop their language skills and cultural awareness, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.