Lower School Spanish Support Teacher

Title: Lower School Spanish Support Teacher

Reports to: Lower School Division Head

Primary Responsibilities:  Support Grades K-4 Spanish classes; collaborate and lesson plan with colleagues to design experiences for students; communicate and partner with parents and grade-level teams

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Hours/Classification: Part-Time (approx 10 hours/week); Non-exempt; In-Person 

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Expectation of Employee Civility and Commitment

The Hamlin School seeks to hire employees who will support and implement the school’s mission and Creed at all times. Hamlin employees are known for being compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who treat their colleagues and supervisors with respect and who take seriously the daily care of Hamlin students. As such, Hamlin employees pay close attention to the students’ social-emotional wellbeing, their physical and mental health, and their moral development. Hamlin employees are committed to their own personal and professional growth; thus, they pay close attention to the research and innovations that impact their respective fields. All employees are expected to be flexible thinkers and nimble actors in support of the school’s overarching strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to their colleagues’ success.

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At The Hamlin School, we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants and employees. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds and professional experience that show their commitment to K-8 education and being a contributing member of a learning community. 

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RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the Head Spanish Teachers in K-4 classroom management and program implementation in Grades K-4


• Teach with an understanding of the development and growth of lower school girls


• Communicate and collaborate with other faculty and staff regarding each girl


• Assess student progress using a variety of methods


• Include use of appropriate technology tools and resources for instruction


• Supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trips, etc.
  

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening (Livescan) 


• Authorized to work in the United States (I-9)


• Provide health (TB) clearance (an update is expected every four years) 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Demonstrate normal depth perception 


• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone ●


• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids 


• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal classroom/school setting that one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


• Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment 


• Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment 


• May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines