Upper School Latin and Spanish Teacher, Glenelg School, MD

Overview

Title:

Upper School Latin and Spanish Teacher

Reports To:

Head of Upper School

Glenelg Country School (GCS) is an independent day school in Howard County, MD serving students age 2– grade 12. Our mission is to cultivate a diverse community of learners who discover, contribute, thrive, and excel. These principles serve as a foundation for all we do.

Glenelg Country School seeks a full-time Upper School Latin and Spanish teacher for the  school year. The teaching assignment will include a combination of Spanish and Latin classes for students in Grades 9–12 in a department noted for its collaborative approach, focus on oral proficiency, and commitment to global citizenship. The successful candidate will bring to GCS a love of working with adolescents, a skills-based approach to teaching, and a passion for language.

Advanced Placement experience in Latin will be a significant advantage. The ability to collaborate with other Spanish and Latin teachers on pedagogy and program development is essential. Strong candidates will be comfortable working with a wide range of learners, building a student-centered learning environment, and integrating academic technology. Experience with proficiency-based approaches and comprehensible input strategies will be advantageous.

• Instruction in Latin language and literature and Roman culture and history
• Instruction in Spanish language, literature, and culture
• Implementation of teaching strategies, activities, and approaches to learning
• Assessment and evaluation of student progress
• Supervision of student behavior
• Development of a sense of partnership with and among students
• Exercise of good judgement and maturity
• Performs additional duties as assigned

• A BA or BS is required. Experience working with middle or high school students is a significant advantage.
• Advanced Placement experience in Latin is a plus.

• Ability to Learn and Teach Others – Recognizes the importance of learning and motivates others by own enthusiasm.
• Technology – Proficient with Office
  365 and related Microsoft applications.
• Time Management – Manages many tasks and projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and promises.
• Organizational – Creates action plans to meet divisional goals and objectives. Conducts periodic reviews of progress and measures against goals.
• Written and Oral Communication – Effectively communicates respectfully and in adherence to community guidelines.
• Problem Solving – Considers a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems.
• An appreciation of discovery, contribution, and excellence in an educational setting
• Flexibility and patience
• Effective teamwork, collaboration, and partnership
• A commitment to the holistic development of adolescents
• A sense of adventure

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to listen, direct, and speak. The employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, compute, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to climb one flight of stairs and must be able to carry 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of a school and what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate and may vary when attending school functions such as assemblies, dances, and other events.

The compensation range for this position is $50,000–$75,000. GCS offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances, retirement plans, tuition benefits, and generous holidays and leave plans.