Upper School Spanish Teacher

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Posted: 25-Feb-25

Location: KATONAH, New York

Type: Full Time

Salary: 55,000 - 65,000

Categories

Foreign Languages

Required Education

4 Year Degree

Position Description

Teach five courses in the Language Department, teaching Spanish in grades 9-12, and supervise two

after-school activities. Assume other duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in the school.
• Develop course curricula aligned to learning standards, create lesson plans with defined learning
  
  

objectives, teach classes, and provide support to students in and out of class.

• Maintain current and detailed documentation for all students, including information related to
  
  

grading, behavior, attendance, etc.

• Advise an assigned roster of students, guiding them on academic, extracurricular, and social
  
  

issues related to their school experience. Inform appropriate school personnel of any issues that

arise beyond the scope of your responsibilities as a student advisor. Maintain good

communication with the student's parents/guardians.

• Supervise after-school activities while ensuring student safety at all times, giving directions
  
  

appropriate to the activity, and modeling good behavior and citizenship.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Research current trends in Spanish content and instructional methods appropriate to teaching
  
  

languages to different learning styles. Share research findings with department colleagues and, if

appropriate, with other teachers in the school.

• With the involvement of your supervisor/manager, create a personal development plan that will
  
  

enhance your professional performance. This may include identifying professional development

activities and opportunities that will sharpen teaching skills and broaden your knowledge base to

advance the school's educational objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or language education. Master’s degree in education-related field
  
  

preferred.

• At least four years of experience as a classroom teacher is preferred, ideally in an independent
  
  

school; international school experience is a plus.

• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, admin, and parents.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Positive attitude, flexible approach, and a sense of humor.
  
  

Salary range is $50,000-$65,000.

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About The Harvey School

The Harvey School Located on a wooded, 125 acre campus in Katonah, NY, The Harvey School is a student-centered, co-educational independent school serving approximately 360 students in grades six to twelve. The school provides a college-preparatory program that fosters lifelong learning and inspires students to develop the confidence and leadership qualities necessary to succeed in a diverse, competitive, and changing world. With our commitment to small class size, our community cultivates the strengths of each student through academic excellence, artistic exploration, athletic achievement, community service, and global understanding.

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