Director of Spanish Instruction

Director Of Spanish Instruction

We are seeking a Director of Spanish Instruction with experience in early childhood education to lead curriculum design, instruction, and assessment for Spanish language programs at Global Citizens PCS. The Director will provide curriculum, planning, and coaching support to Spanish educators and teaching fellows, set the strategic vision, coach and evaluate teachers, use data to drive biliteracy outcomes, and partner with the Director of Chinese Instruction on a unified dual language model.

This role also manages hiring, professional development, budgets, compliance, and family engagement, while serving on the Instructional Leadership Team to support school wide initiatives.

Global Citizens PCS is the first dual language immersion elementary school in Washington, DC, to offer language immersion in both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish pathways - exposing students to the top three languages spoken in the world. Paired with a focus on social justice and whole child wellness, Global Citizens PCS equips children to become empathetic, globally competent, and socially-minded leaders who are prepared for a future we cannot yet imagine.

Global Citizens PCS opened in Ward 7 to provide children and their families living east of the Anacostia River with equitable access to dual language immersion programs. This position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside a founding team, within an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment focused on improving educational opportunities for all students, especially those who are most marginalized and undervalued.

The mission of Global Citizens PCS is to inspire and prepare the next generation of global citizens. We will do this by supporting students, ages 3-11, to reach their full academic and leadership potential in a nurturing learning environment. We will immerse them in the Mandarin and Spanish languages, promote the value of diversity, and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to contribute to a better world.

We envision academic excellence, language acquisition, and authentic inclusion of a diverse student population. We will build a strong community of learners who are confident in their ability to communicate in Chinese, Spanish, and English languages. Our children will use language to liberate and advocate for themselves and those most marginalized. All of our children will develop a sense of self and a sense of belonging, build empathy and emotional resilience, learn to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives, and challenge themselves to take action to improve the world.

We believe that all cultures have richness and value, deserve respect and consideration, and do not belong to a hierarchy. At Global Citizens PCS, we continually examine our teaching and curricula to ensure we incorporate multiple perspectives from diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, including the experiences of our students, families, communities, and staff. We create an environment in which all students will yearn for intercultural connections and see their benefits.

• Provide strategic vision and annual goals for Spanish language instruction aligned to Global Citizens PCS's mission and academic priorities.
• Serve on the Instructional Leadership Team; contribute to school wide initiatives and multi-tiered supports.
• Actively participate in data-driven instruction and methods of continuous improvement to ensure we meet the needs of each student.
• Reinforce the mission with students and families, inspiring them to act on the mission every single day.
• Reflect on instructional practices and adjust behavior and systems accordingly : ask regularly for feedback; model humility and admit mistakes; seek out thought partners; and, engage in professional learning.

• Model ethical, equitable, and professional behavior and acts with integrity, fairness, cultural competence, and empathy with students and colleagues.
• Contribute to a professional school culture focused on developing relational trust with colleagues and building each other's…