What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher position at Pan American Academy Charter School?
Job Title: Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher
We are looking for passionate Upper School Spanish Language Arts Teacher to join our team! The Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher is responsible for instructing supper school students on Spanish grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Our teachers develop lesson plans and assessments that take into account the specific needs of students in our programs. Additionally, our teachers collaborate with other teachers and school administrators to ensure effective programming that meets the needs of all students. Overall, the role of the dual language program teacher requires a high level of Spanish anguage proficiency, cultural competence, and pedagogical expertise.
What you will be doing
- Planning and implementing lessons that are designed to promote Spanish language skills and proficiency, as well as academic content knowledge
- Providing instruction using a variety of teaching techniques and strategies, such as visual aids, hands-on activities, and cooperative learning
- Assessing student progress, monitoring student achievement and adjusting instruction as necessary to ensure that students are making progress toward language proficiency and academic goals
- Collaborating with classroom teachers to ensure that Spanish language instruction is integrated into the overall curriculum
- Working collaboratively with other teachers, school administrators and parents to ensure that the program is effective, meets the needs of all students and provides opportunities for students to develop cultural competence and appreciation for different cultures
- Creating a positivve and inclusive environment that supports the needs of all students, including those who are not native Spanish speakers
What you bring to the table
- Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Education
- PA Instructional Certification or eligibility for instructional certification in Pennsylvania
- Content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content areas and grade levels, in addition to classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, and technical skills
- Ability to motivate and build relationships with parents, students and staff to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
- Good understanding of the cultural and linguistic nuances of the Spanish language
- Ability to adapt teaching style to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Employee Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Medical, dental and vision benefits, which include mental health visits at the primary copay rate and a healthy pregnancy maternity program
- Up to 8 free counseling/therapy sessions annually through Employee Assistance Programs
- Flexible Savings Accounts for Health, Dependent Day Care & Commuter Reimbursements
- Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement (PSERS) and/or 403(b) plans to help our employees save for retirement.
- Paid time off for sick days, personal days and holidays
- We believe in the importance of ongoing professional development and provide opportunities for our employees to attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions.
- Want to have some fun, too? Yes, please! Enjoy team building, appreciation days, supportive and collaborative environments and much more!
- Employee Referral Bonuses. As a Pan American Academy Employee, we'll ask that you always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family. Consider yourself an extension of the recruitment team, scouting for the best people to support our students and school!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 10-months, exempt
- This position is for in-person work at our location
- 180 instructional days, 197 work days (new staff members work additional days for induction/orientation)
- In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
- To be eligible to work for Pan American Academy Charter School, you must complete and submit background clearances and paperwork prior to your start date. We are able to accept clearances if they are less than one year old from the date a new employee presents them to Human Resources.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Please note: Both prior experience and educational degree must go through a verification process in order for final salary to be confirmed.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimination: Pan American Academy Charter School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at information@panamcs.org or call at 215-425-1212.