Elementary Spanish Teacher
Reporting to the Lower School Head, The Calverton School in Huntingtown, Maryland is seeking a full-time Lower School Spanish Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, assessing, and modifying as necessary a dynamic student-centered Kindergarten classroom that aligns with Calverton’s mission, values, and strategic vision.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
· Teach a max of 18 students per class session.
· Possess experience and a passion for working with elementary age students and find joy in supporting their overall academic, social, emotional, and ethical development
· Differentiate instruction to meeting the diverse learning needs of all students and possess an understanding of learning differences
· Create a caring classroom community through thoughtful relationships with each student and family
· Provide engaging, diverse, and student-centered learning experiences and have solid pedagogical practice to drive joyful and hands-on learning focused on skill, inquiry, and confidence-building
· Organize classroom with systems and structures to maximize student learning and engagement
· Promote principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in both curriculum and classroom culture
· Assess understanding through multiple assessment types, including project-based learning, and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and learning goals
· Engage actively in professional development – individual and school-wide – and bring a growth mindset to furthering knowledge of best educational practices
· Attend all divisional, departmental, and school faculty meetings, including professional development days
· Participate broadly in the life of the school by attending events, chaperoning, supervising, advising, coaching, and sponsoring clubs
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education required. A master’s degree and coursework in Education is preferred.
· Preferred content knowledge in differentiation, and cultural appreciation
· Minimum of 1-2 years of experience teaching Spanish to elementary-age students
· Enthusiasm for working with elementary students
· Educational philosophy that aligns with the mission, values, and vision of Calverton
· Proficient user of technology
· Collaborative and effective communication in working with students, teachers, administrators, and families
· An ability to contribute positively to a student-centered learning environment
· Must pass Federal and State background check along with MSDE Employment History Review
About The Calverton School:
The Calverton School is an independent, co-ed day school with a small residential program in which 325 students age 3 to Grade 12 partner with dedicated teachers on a beautiful 150-acre campus in Huntingtown, Maryland. Our southern Maryland location enables Calverton to attract a diverse student body from five counties to our learning community where students grow through a culture of respect, challenging yet well-rounded academics, and shared experiences. The Calverton School aims to instill in students intellectual curiosity, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic to prepare for higher education and citizenship in a democratic and global community.
Calverton seeks growth-minded professionals who will support our educational mission and values, who are committed to supporting the whole student, and who are excited to join and contribute to a small PreK-12th grade learning community. Calverton is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for all positions from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.
To apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and names of three professional references to Pam Brooks, Business Manager, at pbrooks@calvertonschool.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $49,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- 1st grade
- 2nd grade
- 3rd grade
- 4th grade
- 5th grade
Schedule:
School type:
Ability to Relocate:
- Huntingtown, MD 20639: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person