Spanish Teacher

Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School seeks a creative, Spanish-speaking educator to join a mission-driven, student-centered program grounded in the Ten Common Principles of the Coalition of Essential Schools. Spanish classes at Parker:

• are immersive, proficiency-based, and desk-free
• foster organic acquisition of Spanish rather than memorization or rote learning of grammar rules
• focus on play-based instruction, community building, and interaction with authentic resources
• encourage students to create with the language, while pushing them to the next steps in proficiency according to ACTFL language standards
• require students to create portfolios of work and present their learning to show their readiness for promotion.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• teaching four 50-minute classes daily
• designing instruction that motivates students to practice speaking the target language with their classmates
• assessing student work using rubrics
• close collaboration with colleagues, and
• co-leading an Advisory

Successful applicants will be able to:

• facilitate their classes using 95% Spanish
• have an understanding of proficiency-based language instruction and the Ten Common Principles, and
• familiarize themselves with Parker through the website before applying (www.theparkerschool.org)

MA licensure and/or completion of a teacher training program strongly preferred but not required; all candidates must pass both the subject area and literacy MTEL exams; master’s degree is preferred; citizenship, residency or work visa is required. Welcome to Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School

• Parker is a free, charter public school serving 400 students from 40 cities and towns in central Massachusetts. Parker is a mission-driven school aligned to the Ten Common Principles. Students are at the center of all learning, with “students-as-workers” and “teachers-as-coaches.”
• Parker students learn how to learn. Through a project-based curriculum, they learn how to solve problems, think creatively, work together, and persevere in the face of challenge. Parker students communicate effectively, developing exceptional writing and public speaking skills.
• Parker dedicates resources to low student-teacher ratios and hands-on instruction. Parker teachers work with far fewer students than traditional schools, building authentic relationships and providing personalized attention and feedback.
• Parker takes a team approach to teaching. Many classes are co-taught and interdisciplinary. Classes are heterogeneously grouped. Teachers have time during the school day to co-plan, review student work, and discuss instructional practices.
• Parker teachers are exceptional and rated #1 in the Boston area on Niche. Parker teachers set high standards, build strong relationships with their students, and provide consistent coaching and support. Parker is an excellent place to learn and grow as a teacher. We focus on sharing and improving our professional practice.
• Parker is an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming school for students and teachers of every race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, learning style, disability and more.

Salary : $53,458 - $99,067