Location: Brookwood School, Manchester, MA
Job Information:
Brookwood is an Early Childhood through Grade 8 independent school of about 300 students located on a beautiful 30-acre wooded campus in Manchester, MA on the coast of the North Shore of Boston.
Brookwood seeks an outstanding Spanish teacher that has a deep knowledge of child development and best practices for teaching Spanish in grades 5-8, exceptional written/verbal communication skills, and an infectious sense of fun. Dedicated to graduating students with cultural competency, Brookwood actively pursues candidates with a strong focus on multiculturalism, equity and inclusion.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach Spanish classes to multiple grade levels (5-8)
- Communicate regularly with faculty, administration, and parents about the academic, social, and emotional health of students
- Develop units, lesson plans and instructional materials that use a variety of strategies to meet the learning needs of children, including differentiated instruction
- Advise a small group of students, prioritizing their social, emotional and mental well-being
- Assist with responsibilities outside of the World Language Department (recess duty, leading student clubs, field trips, and co-leading / leading an immersive week long program in May called Steep Week)
- Ideally coach one or two seasons of 6-8th grade athletics for an additional stipend
- Engage in professional development to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals at Brookwood
- Engage in professional development to stay on the forefront of research and implementation of evidence-based language instruction
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Spanish and a solid understanding of the ACTFL Communication Modes (Interpersonal, Presentational and Interpretive) and proficiency levels. This position involves teaching a variety of levels from grade 5 to grade 8 and possibly serving as an Upper School Advisor in Grades 6-8 and/or World Language Department Coordinator. Brookwood seeks a language teacher who will enthusiastically contribute to our language program that is rooted in communicative language teaching and competency-based assessment. The candidate will put students’ needs at the center of decision-making, will be a self-reflective educator who models a growth mindset, and will be an inspiration to and collaborator with a high-performing faculty.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience
- Advanced degree in education or Spanish
- Fluent in Spanish
- Experience with culturally responsive teaching practices and social/emotional learning
- Experience with competency based assessments
Language/Languages: Spanish
Contact Name: Alli Moore, Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Application Instructions: Interested candidates should email a cover letter, résumé, and statement of educational philosophy to Alli Moore, Executive Assistant to the Head of School,
We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ educators, or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. We are committed to an inclusive school experience for all those who come to work at Brookwood.
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