Upper School Spanish Teacher

SUMMARY

The John Cooper School is currently seeking a Upper School Spanish Teacher.

The John Cooper School, located in The Woodlands, TX, on a beautiful 40-acre campus with a total enrollment of 1,300 students, is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The Upper School (Grades 9-12) is a dynamic, caring, and collegial environment that fosters curiosity and joy in our learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach Spanish courses in the Upper School World Languages Department; courses may include Spanish 1 -2- 3 with an emphasis on oral proficiency
• Advisor to a small group of Upper School students.
• Strong commitment to students’ progress, success, and social-emotional well-being
• Commitment to student-centered pedagogies and authentic assessments
• Knowledge of current best practices in Upper School education
• Demonstrated proficiency (speaking, writing, reading, listening) in Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and desire to approach planning and innovation in a team environment
• Model lifelong learning for students with an openness to and enthusiasm for learning and professional growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Strong organizational skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORMENT

• Required to walk; stoop, kneel or crouch; reach with hands and arms
• Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 90% walking, and standing
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Classroom work environment

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish education or related field is required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years applicable classroom teaching experience; independent school experience preferred
• Candidates should strongly identify with the School’s mission, philosophy, and goals

Submit Application Materials:

Interested candidates will submit a single PDF that includes the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Philosophy of Education
• List of three Professional References – we will not contact references without candidate permission

The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.