Job Opportunities (Spanish)
Job Opportunities
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher (FT), Central PA
The Locust Grove Campus of Lancaster Mennonite School (Lancaster, PA) has a full-time elementary Spanish Immersion teaching position open for the 2019-20 school year. We are looking for a dynamic Spanish-speaking teacher that has a passion for elementary students and is culturally competent to teach within a diverse student body. Applicants should be committed to living out faith in an Anabaptist perspective and to creating a teaching and learning environment that encourages and promotes creativity, inquiry and collaboration.
Persons of underrepresented racial/ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should send their application and resume to Lorri Hengst at humanresources@lancastermennonite.org
Spanish Teacher (FT), Pittsburgh, PA
The Ellis School, the only pre-kindergarten to grade 12 independent day school for girls in Pittsburgh, PA, has an opening for a Lower School Spanish Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. Responsibilities include teaching Spanish classes for pre-kindergarten through grade 4 students; producing well-planned lessons; providing opportunities for active and collaborative learning; listening and speaking in Spanish while using a wide array of resources to connect language and culture; communicating regularly with parents and effectively using PowerSchool Learning (our learning management system) to give regular updates regarding class goals and assignments; covering assigned supervision duties; as well as attending division meetings, department meetings, and in-service days as required.
The Ellis School is deeply committed to its all-girls environment, which allows each girl to develop into her own unique best self in an atmosphere that both challenges and cherishes each student. Ellis prepares its students to become independent, resilient, thoughtful young women with the confidence, self-knowledge, and skills to explore and pursue their passions in college and beyond.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate fluency in Spanish and will bring a strong interest in World Languages and an ability to connect language and culture to enhance the learning experience. It is important that the individual has the ability to: create a program that suits the learning needs of different ages of learners and styles of learning; teach Spanish to young learners in an engaging and appropriate fashion; work collaboratively with colleagues; make cross-curricular connections when possible; and use a variety of technology tools in the classroom. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, possess an enthusiasm for working with and teaching young children, as demonstrated by prior experience in an early childhood setting, a strong sense of school community and teamwork, and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ideal candidates will also possess a commitment to fulfilling the mission of the School: to prepare, empower, and inspire each and every girl through an excellent education in an all-girls environment. The Ellis School is committed to an inclusive program, and candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Wendy Wu, HR/Accounting Manager at opportunities@
Questions about this position may be directed to:
Ann Martino, Lower School Division Director