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Location

Augusta, GA | United States

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Job description

Episcopal Day School is seeking a middle school Spanish teacher and student advisor for the 2024-25 school year.  This educational leader will bring an energy and passion for teaching with a commitment to fulfilling our school’s mission within our community of students and families. Part of a teaching team, this teacher will cultivate positive relationships with students and create engaging learning experiences that challenge and support students. 

We value a communicative, content-based approach to language learning while recognizing the need for students to succeed in traditional high school Spanish courses. We are looking for a teacher who has a passion for this approach and for furthering the global competencies of our students.

This teacher will advise and advocate for a small group of mixed-age students, implementing advisory lessons based on Developmental Designs for MS .

This is a full-time, ten-month faculty position reporting to the Middle School Division Head.  

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement lessons for active student learning; use a variety of tools to assess student progress toward learning goals, making necessary instructional adjustments 
• Engage students in learning and communicating (verbally and in writing) in Spanish while deepening their appreciation for cultures other than their own   
• Support the individual needs of children while managing whole group experiences 
• Implement effective and respectful classroom management strategies to maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning
• Participate in advisory planning, encouraging growth toward “responsible independence”
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the entire middle school experience for students
• Communicate positively and proactively with parents and guardians
• Fulfill obligations for student supervision outside the classroom and all professional responsibilities for academic reporting
• Participate in professional growth opportunities

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALITIES

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Spanish language education or related
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
• Teaching experience in the middle school classroom; genuine understanding of and appreciation for middle grades children and their development 
• Familiarity with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and I Can Statements 
• Commitment to continuous professional learning and implementation of chosen programs
• The ability to meet varied responsibilities with positivity and flexibility 
• Familiar with educational technology; able to guide and direct implementation of technology as a tool for teaching, learning, and student practice

SALARY Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. 

TO APPLY

Contact Head of School Dr. David Perkinson, [email protected] with a resume and cover letter to apply for this position.

About Episcopal Day School

The Episcopal Day School is a mission of the Church of the Good Shepherd serving students from two and a half years old through 8th grade. Episcopal Day School seeks to nurture and educate young minds and hearts, preparing them to lead lives of purpose, integrity, and impact as they navigate the ever-changing complexities of God’s world. Within a faith-filled, inclusive community, our students will be: Academically prepared :: Individually empowered :: Intellectually curious :: Socially responsible :: Spiritually guided

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