Elementary French or Spanish Language Teacher Job at The Perkins School, Washington DC

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  • The Perkins School
  • Washington DC

Job Description

French or Spanish Language Teacher

The Perkins School is seeking a part-time Foreign Language Teacher to join our teaching team. The ideal candidate has experience teaching French or Spanish at an elementary school level, is familiar with best-practices for supporting language acquisition, and enjoys working in a small and collaborative elementary school setting. 

About:

The Perkins School is an independent early kindergarten through grade five school located in Seattle's Maple Leaf neighborhood.

Mission:

The Perkins School community cultivates bravery, curiosity, empathy, and joy. 

Approach:

The Perkins School stands out because of our commitment to math, science, empathy, and sustainability. Our environment is lively and nimble, providing for more creative expression, critical thinking, and impactful learning. Empowered teachers have a say in all elements of school life, allowing them to directly innovate and motivate. Free from the limitations of a narrow, inflexible curriculum, our dynamic program incorporates a variety of resources and methods for students to reach well-defined benchmarks.

Job Description :

  • Planning, preparing, and teaching French or Spanish classes to students in grades k-5
  • Write reports twice yearly for students
  • Communicate effectively with parents, students, and colleagues 
  • Collaborate with core classroom teachers to effectively meet the needs of all learners
  • Curriculum research and documentation 

Job Requirements:

Candidates should have the following: 

  • Fluency in either French or Spanish 
  • Formal teacher training
  • Experience teaching elementary age children in a classroom setting 
  • Experience providing language instruction 
  • Willingness to work closely with colleagues 
  • Strong writing and oral communication skills 

Candidates should also have the following characteristics: 

  • A self-starter that has ideas for engaging students in a dynamic, experiential curriculum 
  • Deeply well-liked by students and their parents 
  • Collaborate well in team teaching situations 
  • Enjoy all children and have respect for childhood 
  • Progressive approach to teaching and learning 
  • Demonstrates familiarity with current research and best practices in language learning 

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time position. The salary range for this position is $30,000 to $40,000 depending on experience.

Application Process:

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to emily@theperkinsschool.org The email subject line should include “Language Teacher Position”

Job Tags

Part time,

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