Fay School seeks a dynamic, flexible, and creative individual who is passionate about teaching world languages and understands how to engage elementary and middle school students. The World Languages Teacher teaches Spanish to students in grades three through nine. Fay’s culture-based world languages program emphasizes written and spoken language skills. Outside the classroom, the World Languages Teacher is an advisor to a small group of students, coaches or assists in other afternoon programs for two terms, and participates in the residential life program as a campus resident or off-campus faculty member. This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits. Campus housing may be available.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in a world language, education, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and fluency in English are required. Teacher certification is not required.
Responsibilities include:
Preparing and delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons to students in grades 3-9
Effectively using technology to enhance instruction and learning
Assessing student performance and providing feedback that supports growth and development
Conducting parent conferences and communicating effectively with parents and families
Collaborate with colleagues in grade-level team meetings and department meetings
As an advisor, serve as a primary point of contact for parents and families
Engage in two trimesters of afternoon duties as assigned
Performing duties to support the School’s residential life program
Fay School values teachers who believe in differentiated, developmentally aligned approaches to teaching and learning, integrate instructional technology, understand the importance of cultural competence, and are attuned to the social and emotional growth of young students. At Fay, faculty and staff engage in and support school-wide equity and inclusion efforts. Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our school community. This is a salaried position. The annual salary is determined by years of teaching experience and ranges from $64,000 to $103,000.
Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any other category protected under applicable law, in its hiring, employment, or other programs and activities.
Founded in 1866, Fay School was the first junior boarding school in the United States. With students from kindergarten through grade nine, Fay provides an extraordinary educational experience for a diverse population of students drawn from across the United States and 27 countries. Fay blends tradition with 21st century innovation, underpinned by a deep commitment to the educational philosophy that has remained consistent throughout their history: to provide the ‘foundation for a meaningful life’. Fay’s broad and challenging program empowers students to discover their talents, develop their intellectual abilities, establish essential academic skills and knowledge, and define their moral character - all essential to living a life of meaning.