Live Oak School supports the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, foster skills to effect change, and develop courageous and conscientious learners from all backgrounds. We inspire students to advance equity and inclusion, to act with compassion and integrity, and to pursue a lifelong passion for learning.
This position will teach Spanish to grade k-5. Applicants should have experience as head teachers, professional training, enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development, demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice, and feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy.
This is a full time position and reports to the Lower School Division Director.
Please apply here:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/7484835a-fb10-4e79-905f-f80b43e39c03/Live-Oak-A-Learning-Center-For-Children
Primary Responsibilities of the Spanish Teacher:
The Spanish Teacher is responsible for the planning, consistent documentation, and implementation of Live Oak School Spanish
program, in accordance with the school’s educational philosophy, established scope and sequence, and adopted resources.
Teach classes in k-5 (20- 24 teaching period per week).
Engage in self-reflection and professional growth through goal setting, participation in the PGP program, attending PD opportunities,
and ongoing dialog with Lower School Division Director.
Collaborate with Classroom Teachers, Learning Specialists, School Deans, and Lower School Division Director in providing
students with academic and social support, and attend family/support meetings as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in staff, lower school division meetings, Spanish department meetings, and team meetings as needed to accomplish the
goals of the program.
Facilitate and record notes for report card narratives and family conferences.
Develop and implement robust assessment practices; provide regular feedback to students.
Prepare semester report cards and midterm reports.
Coordinate Spanish fieldtrips and participate in grade-level field trips as needed throughout the year.
Communicate regularly with families (send assessed work home, and write posts to class websites and newsletter articles).
Lead a Grove.
Supervise students during lunch, recess, and lower school assemblies.
Additional duties as assigned.
Additional Program Expectations:
Supports admissions’ work through hosting tours and visitors, as well as participating in the Middle School Open House.
Participate in the Lower School Back to School Night.
Participate in Camp Live Oak.
Attend the Art Show.