Teacher - Spanish

Overview

The World Languages Department is strongly committed to preparing students to engage and thrivein a multicultural world. Students acquire not only communicative proficiency in the language of study but also knowledge,understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of other cultures.

The World Languages Department is seeking a fulltime teacher with openness to teaching a range of high school Spanish courses to students in grades 9 through 12.

• Teach five sections of Spanish courses
• Serve as an advisor to a group of students
• Engage in on-going professional learning
• Use appropriate technology
• Participate in student life

• Develop meaningful and engaging lessons that are responsive to student needs and encourage students to think deeply about their learning
• Work with peer teachers to support a culture of deep learning, model intellectual curiosity, and develop curriculum
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and others in the school community

• A deep commitment to the mission of Ursuline Academy of Dallas and its Catholic identity.
• Readiness to carry outthe
  
  Catholic Church’smissionof ensuringtheformationof students’ faithandintellectualdevelopmentilluminedby Gospel message.
• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish, or related field; further degrees are preferred
• The flexibility to teach a variety of high school Spanish courses and grade levels
• Experience with and openness to technology in the classroom.
• At least two years teaching experience in Spanish at the secondary school level and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter
• Experience with curriculum development

In addition to the above responsibilities, full-time faculty at Ursuline Academy serve as advisors, actively participate in non-academic student activities such as moderating clubs, chaperoning events, and student supervision, and enthusiastically pursue professional development opportunities as they join a Catholic, independent school culture. [Amend as needed for admin roles]

Founded in 1874 by the Ursuline Sisters, Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic, college preparatory school for young women.

The mission of Ursuline Academy is the total development of the individual student through spiritual formation, intellectual growth, service to others, and building of community.

Ursuline Academy educates young women for leadership in a global society.

Compensation commensurate with experience. EEO