Position Overview

The teacher will be responsible for implementing a two-week summer Spanish Science and language-based Summer Camp. The teacher is responsible for planning, and creating an engaging hands-on instructional experience tailored to the needs of young Spanish Immersion learners. Teachers will provide students with an enriching and engaging learning experience over the summer break. Responsibilities include designing age-appropriate learning experiences, monitoring students, facilitating interactive activities, and promoting positive social interactions in Spanish.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Designs and implements engaging learning experiences aligned with educational standards and curriculum guidelines provided for the summer camp in the Target Language (Spanish). 
• Adapts activities as needed to meet the needs and interests of Spanish immersion students.
• Establishes a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Monitors and supports student behavior in instructional settings, and promotes a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Communicates effectively with families and community involved in the Program
• Provides guidance and support to language ambassadors

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Passion for working with Children
• Proficient in the Spanish Language: Able to conduct all lessons and activities entirely in Spanish. Preferred proficiency level to be Native-like with no less than advanced mid-proficiency in Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Holds or is eligible for a Virginia teaching license 
• Strong communication and interpersonal Skills: Able to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to various stakeholders in both English and Spanish

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: World Languages Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Level: Band Rates: Band Rate 15

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $39.14 hourly

12 days Total (10 Teaching Days /Monday - Friday/ July 8-19 /4.5 Hours a day

14 hours: Training & Preparing

Camp training and Preparation- Dates TBD