What are the responsibilities and job description for the World Language Teacher (French/Spanish) position at Killington Mountain School?
World Language Teacher (French/Spanish)Killington Mountain School (KMS) seeks an innovative World Language educator to join our community that is united by shared passions and a competitive spirit. For over 50 years, KMS has provided student-athletes with high aspirations the opportunity to pursue excellence on the slopes and in the classroom. Our mission is to facilitate a dynamic, individualized program where students learn to face challenges with courage and grace, grounding their pursuit of excellence in our core values of RILER: Respect, Integrity, Leadership, Excellence and Responsibility.The primary focus of this position is instructing French and Spanish using a proficiency-based, communicative approach. A secondary, smaller component of the role involves supporting our international students, who are already proficient in English, as they further develop their academic English language skills for high-level coursework.To accommodate world-class athletic training, we modify our academic schedule seasonally: Fall/Spring: 8:00 am - 2:00 pmWinter (NovApril): 1:00 pm - 6:30 pmAs our athletes travel frequently for competition, you must be a tech-savvy problem-solver capable of maintaining academic continuity via our distance-learning infrastructure.The Ideal Candidate: Communicative Expert: Prioritizes real-world language use and academic discourse over rote memorization.Character-Driven: Committed to fostering a community built on teamwork, mutual respect and steadfast integrity.Differentiation Pro: Skilled at pivoting instruction for gifted learners, diverse learning profiles and international travel schedules.Perseverance: Appreciates the grit and willpower required to succeed in a high-performance environment.Includes competitive compensation, a discounted Killington Pass and daily meals on campus.
We are a high-energy community that values professional growth. Optional dorm supervisory roles with modest on-campus housing may be available.
We are a high-energy community that values professional growth. Optional dorm supervisory roles with modest on-campus housing may be available.