High School Spanish Teacher (Immediate Start - SY 21-22)
Company: Impec Group
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of
high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding
K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have
proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with
more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network
identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 55
schools serving more than 21,000 students in six cities: Boston,
Camden, New York City, Newark, Rochester, and Troy. We are proud
that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at
five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by
offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional
learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
North Star Academy currently manages fourteen schools in Newark, NJ
serving students in grades K through 12. We believe in strong
authentic relationships between teachers and students, supported by
effective school systems and an engaging instructional model that
enables students to flourish academically and personally. North
Star Academy is NJ's #1 highest performing public charter school
and has served Newark families for over 20 years. Job Description
Uncommon High School Spanish teachers work in grade level and
content teams to develop students who are global citizens. Our
teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen
sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students.
Communicating in Spanish is at the heart of all classes. Spanish
teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to create an
environment where students feel safe expressing themselves in a new
language. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared
for academic autonomy and college preparatory work.
Responsibilities Instruction You'll build students' bilingual
skills and enhance their understanding of the Spanish language
using a curriculum that prepares them for Advanced Placement (AP)
and collegiate level coursework. Youll help students gain
confidence in navigating print and audio authentic sources. You'll
teach students how to build and enhance their foreign language
skills--reading, writing, speaking and listening. You'll cultivate
students' cultural awareness by helping them learn a new language.
You'll share your passion for the Spanish language to build a
community of students who are confident in speaking Spanish. You
will build students' skill and comfort with engaging in
conversation in Spanish. You'll work with the Spanish department to
develop academic and engagement goals for students. Data Analysis
You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach
to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and
assessments. You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate
instruction for all learners in your classroom. School Culture
Youll build positive relationships with students to ensure they
feel seen, loved, and heard. Youll partner with students families
to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their
child's learning needs. You'll engage in practice-based
professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions. You'll
participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community,
model our core values, and encourage student achievement. You'll
partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and
practice instructional strategies. Qualifications A commitment to
the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for
being an anti-racist organization A demonstrated commitment to
supporting students social emotional and academic development An
enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in
the best interest of students A self-directed learner who solicits
and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
Required Experience: A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12
students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience
preferred). Academic expertise in Spanish or other related fields
of study. Prior to the start of employment, you must have a
bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher
certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon
Schools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state
certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or
graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or
2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are
required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a
reasonable period after beginning employment. Additional
Information Uncommon Schools offers salaries commensurate with
experience and a comprehensive benefits package. All staff members
receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a
laptop computer and all necessary supplies. Uncommon believes in
the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive
organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are
committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse
backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to
ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful
dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and
students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without
consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin,
age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or
disability. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities
receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and
are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process
and to perform core job functions.by Jobble
Keywords: Impec Group, Santa Clara , High School Spanish Teacher (Immediate Start - SY 21-22), Education / Teaching , Santa Clara, California
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