The Montclair Cooperative School seeks a full time Lower/Middle School Spanish Teacherto join our faculty beginning September 2015. The Lower/Middle School Spanish Teacher teaches Spanish classes to students in third through eighth grades and reports to the head of school. The Spanish teacher is responsible for his/her students and curriculum as well as collaborating with classroom teachers and the early childhood Spanish teacher. Other responsibilities include chaperoning one or more field trips and/or overnight trips occasionally as well as leading the school’s Dia de los Muertos celebration. The pedagogical approach of the Co-op’s Spanish program supports students in developing communication skills, vocabulary, fluency, expression, and an enjoyment of the Spanish language and culture. We seek a talented, creative Spanish teacher who can inspire students through singing, movement, games, dialogue and other playful and engaging experiential learning
In addition to fluency in Spanish and English, candidate should have knowledge of and appreciation for the cultural aspects of language instruction. Candidate’s pedagogy and classroom management should be student-centered. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and excellent communication skills with colleagues and parents are also important. A desire to integrate curriculum with other subjects and teach in a progressive context is critical. Successful teaching experience and an appropriate degree in Spanish language and/or teaching is prefered. Co-op teachers are life-long learners who are reflective about their practice.
About Montclair Cooperative SchoolMontclair Cooperative School is a community of learners (nursery through 8th grade) where children are invited to take risks, question, explore, discuss, interpret, and create. We discover ways to apply learning effectively in solving problems and constructing new knowledge. We value diversity and understand that the world is composed of different people, cultures, and ideas. We are cooperative in that everyone – teachers, students, and parents – participates in the educational process. We are progressive in that children learn by building on multi-disciplinary themes and experiences.
How to apply
Applicants should send a current resume and a cover letter that introduces themselves, describes qualifications, and explains their teaching philosophy to Namita Tolia, Head of School, at spanishsearch@montclaircoop.org with Spanish Teacher in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Please indicate how you learned of the opportunity in your cover letter.