Upper School Spanish Teacher - Sandy, United States - The Waterford School

Description

Waterford School is Utah's premier liberal arts, college preparatory private school for students in Preschool through High School. Student learning is Waterford School's reason for being. Since its founding, the School has instilled habits of independent thought, critical thinking, responsibility, passionate learning, and service to others. Waterford School's liberal arts program provides a strong foundation, and the campus culture prepares students to pursue lives of meaning and purpose. Waterford delivers a world-class education distinguished by a rich curriculum, an outstanding faculty, a deep commitment to student growth, and a learning environment that is caring, nurturing, and inspiring.

The World Languages Department is seeking a candidate to teach full-time in the World Languages Department for the school year. This role will involve teaching Spanish classes at the Upper School level, serving as an advisor to 10-15 middle or upper school students, participating fully in the life of the department and the division, and embracing the Waterford mission, vision, and values. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Spanish Language, Spanish language instruction, or an adjacent field.

The successful candidate will be able to develop a healthy rapport with Middle and Upper School students, work collaboratively with colleagues in the department, and embrace Waterford School's mission, vision, and values in curriculum, teaching, and membership in the community.

Competencies and Skills Desired

• A desire to collaborate
• Three or more years of classroom teaching experience
• Integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence
• Engaging interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication
• Strengths in organization and follow through
• Experience in proficiency-oriented language instruction The Waterford campus is set on 45 acres at the foot of Utah's Wasatch Mountains, one of North America's premier outdoor and recreational areas. The school offers an outstanding working environment. The atmosphere is collegial; both families and faculty show a genuine commitment to learning. Benefits include medical, dental, 403(b). For more information about the school, please go to .

  
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