Ransom Everglades School is seeking applications for a full time, Upper School Spanish teacher beginning in August 2021. This faculty member will contribute to the development and implementation of our unique Spanish language curriculum. At Ransom Everglades, all middle school students study Spanish in our proficiency-based program offering six levels of Spanish to challenge students of all backgrounds and abilities in Spanish. At the upper school, we offer a wide variety of Spanish courses that meet students’ needs, up to and exceeding the Advanced Placement courses and exams. Our vision is that all students will attain and demonstrate a level of proficiency after three or more years of studying Spanish, and that many students will study another language (Chinese, French or Portuguese) in the upper school. Thus, many students will graduate from Ransom Everglades able to communicate comfortably and effectively in three languages: English, Spanish, and a third language.
Faculty members contribute to the department’s work developing curriculum and pedagogy and school-wide conversations about interdisciplinary and project-based learning, innovative assessment, and the creative integration of technology in teaching and learning. Candidates should be comfortable with the school’s value for inquiry-based, student-centered learning, emphasis on global perspectives, and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ransom Everglades faculty members are expected to participate in department meetings, student activities, and otherwise be engaged in the life of the school. The search committee will look especially favorably on candidates who are enthusiastic about taking advantage of Miami’s multicultural community and helping the school develop additional experiential and applied learning opportunities in world languages for students.
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Previous teaching experience in Spanish is strongly preferred, as are independent school teaching experience, familiarity with proficiency-based curriculum and assessment, the ability to teach a second world language (especially Chinese, French, or Portuguese), and strong skills using technology in language education. Applicants must have at least a Master’s degree in Spanish or language education, or a closely related field. To Apply, submit:
To: careers@ransomeverglades.org An initial round of interviews will take place by video conference. Based on public health circumstances, finalists will either be invited to campus for an in-person interview and teaching demonstration, or have a “virtual campus visit,” and will be asked to submit at least three references and/or letters of recommendation. For more information about Ransom Everglades School, see our website: www.ransomeverglades.org |
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