What are the responsibilities and job description for the Italian Language Teacher position at Scuola Marco Polo?
Italian Language Teacher (Grade K-8)
The Position
The Italian Cultural Center Marco Polo is seeking a warm, joyful, and dynamic classroom teacher for our Saturday program and After School online classes.
About Us
At the Italian Cultural Center Marco Polo, we are united by our shared mission, rich history, and dedication to excellence. Our employee:
- Is kid-centered, embraces our school mission, and shows it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Embodies and lives the bilingual mission.
- Consistently maintains high standards for his/her own work and motivates others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
- Demonstrates a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and sees others – especially students – as having the ability to learn and reach success.
- Fosters a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
- Demonstrates a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
- Is able to work every Saturday morning (10-1pm) from October to May included and remotely during the week in after school hours (4-5pm).
- Is legally authorized to work in the United States. The Italian Cultural Center Marco Polo is not able to sponsor J1, H1B visas or similar.
- Is able to accept 1099 and file taxes independently.
About You
- Bachelor or Master's Degree preferred.
- Two years' experience teaching Italian in other schools or colleges.
- Experience and knowledgeable in elementary literacy, mathematics programs and best practices.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials as separate PDF attachments in one email with the subject line "Italian School Teacher" to scuolamarcopolo.phila@gmail.com. Please title attachments with your last name, first initial and document name.
- Cover letter expressing interest in this position, including where you learned of the opportunity
- Current résumé
- List of three references, including name, relationship to applicant, phone number, and email address of each (References will be contacted only with the candidate's permission)
The Italian Cultural Center Marco Polo seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated.