Upper School World Languages Teacher - Spanish or French

Start Date: Immediately

About the position:

Bay Ridge Prep, a student-centered, K-12 independent school located in Brooklyn, New York, seeks an outstanding educator to immediately join its Upper School World Languages Department as a Spanish or French teacher.

The successful candidate is fluent in Spanish or French and can effectively teach students the language, traditions and history of Spanish-speaking or French-speaking cultures. The candidate is also able to teach students with a range of learning profiles and must be fully committed to an educational philosophy that values critical thinking skills and problem-solving, the cultivation of intrinsic motivation, an understanding of multiple intelligences, effective classroom management using differentiated instruction, and an instructional design with the goal of depth versus volume.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Spanish or French language, traditions, and history to Upper School students.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to different learning levels.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers across disciplines to provide a well-rounded education.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, in-person position that follows the academic calendar. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm; faculty meetings occur on Wednesdays from 2:50 pm to 3:30 p.m. Evening work (e.g., Parent teacher meetings) may be required as job duties demand and will be scheduled in advance.

• Fluent in Spanish or French; ability to teach other languages a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Previous teaching experience, preferably in a private/independent school.
• Capacity for teaching students at different learning levels.
• Ability to teach students with learning differences.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong collaborative working skills with fellow teachers across disciplines.