High School Spanish Teacher

Job overview

High School Spanish Teacher in Rochester, NY. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary range of $50,000 to $64,700 per year. Uncommon High School Spanish teachers work in grade level and content teams to develop students who are global citizens.

What you'll do

• Build students' bilingual skills and enhance their understanding of the Spanish language using a curriculum that prepares them for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework
• Help students gain confidence in navigating print and audio authentic sources
• Teach students how to build and enhance their foreign language skills--reading, writing, speaking and listening
• Cultivate students' cultural awareness by helping them learn a new language
• Share your passion for the Spanish language to build a community of students who are confident in speaking Spanish
• Build students' skill and comfort with engaging in conversation in Spanish
• Work with the Spanish department to develop academic and engagement goals for students
• Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement
• Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development; An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students; A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives; Academic expertise in Spanish or other related fields of study; Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements. To meet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education. Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Skills & competencies

spanish teacher

high school teacher

full-time

rochester ny

uncommon schools

world languages

bilingual

ap

college prep

global citizen

teacher

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off, extensive training and development, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match, paid leave of absence options, mental health and counseling support, wellness benefits.

About the employer

Uncommon Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.