UPPER SCHOOL WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHER - FRENCH AND SPANISH
Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, GA, with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school provides a learning environment that cultivates global citizenship, a spirit of service, respect for differences and strong character in its students. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.
Pace Academy provides a rigorous academic curriculum to prepare students for success at a variety of prestigious colleges and universities. Pace is looking for an experienced Upper School French and Spanish teacher to teach up to five (5) sections as needed to students in grades nine through 12.
The ideal candidate has been successful in a collaborative setting, exhibits good judgment and possesses excellent communication skills. Enthusiasm for teaching, especially young students, is a critical quality. Candidates should possess a wealth of patience, humor, energy and creativity and should work well within a team of teachers.
At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their teaching. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares course objectives and outlines for courses of study in conjunction with other Upper School faculty, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school
- Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Effectively incorporates principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in teaching and classroom culture
- Attends training, professional development and education in antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion
- Communicates effectively with parents in a timely manner
- Collaborates with department chair on instruction and curriculum development
- Leads parent-teacher conferences
- Other duties may be assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred. One or both must be in Spanish, French or Romance Languages
- Demonstrated success in teaching high school French and Spanish, strongly preferred
- Oral proficiency in French and Spanish, including the ability to conduct class in the target language
- Strong sense of humor, flexibility and desire to work with high school students is required
- Must be available for after-school student help
- Belief in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school so as to foster a sense of belonging
- Proficient use of technology is necessary
- Must be able to work on campus, for in-person learning
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Classroom environment that may regularly require the employee to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop or kneel
- Ability to sit at a computer desk for an extended period
- Ability to operate a computer, smart board and/or projector
- Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 30-50 lbs with assistance
Department: Upper School
Reports To: Head of Upper School
FLSA Status: Exempt, 10-Month Position
Pace offers a complete benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 403(b) plan with a generous match, paid term life and disability insurances, supplemental insurance plans and Flexible Spending Accounts.
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How to Apply:
Attach the following in a Word or PDF format; Resume, Cover Letter, List of three references when applying online.
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