Middle School Spanish Teacher

School Description

Wildwood School is currently seeking a dynamic educator who is interested in and responsive to an evolving and innovative educational environment. Central to its K-12 program are emphasis on student-centered inquiry that is hands-on, collaborative, discerning, and reflective. Students are expected to think critically in authentic ways about how to think (not what to think) and to develop a sense of intrinsic motivation as lifelong learners. Learning at Wildwood is rigorous and complex. Essential questions with a focus on transferable and enduring understanding provide students with footholds as they work to master the discipline-specific standards of their various courses. During their analysis of case studies, exploration in fieldwork, evidence-based argumentation in writing, hypothesis testing in lab work, and synthesis of perspectives on small group projects, Wildwood students gain an understanding of who they are, how they think, how they feel, what they can do, and why.

Position Description

The current opening for a middle school Spanish teacher calls for an educator interested and experienced in teaching the acquisition of Spanish speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills at the middle school level. A fuller course description is available in the Middle School Curriculum Guide.

This full-time position is for:

• One section of Spanish 6 (four quarter-long rotations for sixth graders),
• Up to three sections of Spanish A (the 7th-grade Spanish course), AND
• One section of middle school advisory (grade to be determined) with up to 14 advisees

A note about advisory: This comprehensive program is a hallmark of a Wildwood education.

• Master's degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field
• Teaching experience in middle school Spanish, preferably in an independent school setting
• Ability to teach a range of Spanish courses, including Spanish 6 and Spanish A
• Experience with advisory programs and student-centered learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and adapt to a changing educational environment