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High School French Teacher

July 19, 2019

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: High School French Teacher

Start Date: 07/19/2019
End Date: 08/01/2019

Location: Cathedral High School, 74 Union Park Street, Boston MA 02118

Job Information:

French Language Teacher, Full Time
Cathedral 7-12 High School in Boston seeks a full-time French Language Teacher who will instruct students in French and who has the capacity to teach an additional language (e.g.: Spanish, Italian, Latin, Mandarin, etc.). The ideal candidate has certification and experience instructing in French language, experience working in an urban school, and experience with student-centered learning and the applied learning model. Learn more about this position and apply online at our French Language Teacher posting on SchoolSpring.

Qualifications:

Language/Languages: French (with Spanish)

Contact Name: Nampeera Lugira

Contact email for questions: nlugira@cathedralhighschool.net

Application Instructions: Apply through School Spring: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=3139084

Adjunct Teaching Opportunity – Italian Language

July 19, 2019

Category: Part Time;

Position Title: Adjunct Teaching Opportunity – Italian Language

Start Date: 09/03/2019
End Date: 12/19/2019

Location: Bryant University Smithfield, RI

Job Information:

Bryant is currently recruiting for two adjunct professors for the Fall semester in the area of Italian language. One adjunct professor is needed for lab sessions and the other is needed for lectures. The fall class schedule is as follows:

Italian Lab sessions (1 credit hour per session):
IL105 Tuesdays 5:00-5:50 pm
IL105 Tuesdays 6:00-6:50 pm

Italian Lecture sessions (3 credit hours per session):

IT105 MWF 1:00-1:50 pm
IT307 MWF 12:00-12:50 pm

Classes meet at our campus in Smithfield, RI. The Fall semester starts on September 3rd, 2019.

Bryant University, a nationally recognized leader in higher education, is a student-centered institution, dedicated to educating and inspiring students to discover their passion, become innovative leaders with character, and make a difference around the world. Our innovative academic programs are attuned to the needs of industry and society. We have approximately 3400 undergraduate students who hail from 38 states and over 50 countries. We also have approximately 240 full and part-time graduate students.

Principal Accountabilities:

This position includes teaching at the undergraduate level as well as contributing to student growth and development through active involvement in student related activities (e.g., advising)

(Note: We would like to hire two persons, one for lab sessions and the other for lectures.)

Qualifications: Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in a related field required. Teaching experience required.

Language/Languages: Italian

Contact Name: Bryant University Human Resources

Contact email for questions: humanresources@bryant.edu

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/2185.

Adjunct Teaching Opportunity – Chinese Language

July 19, 2019

Category: Part Time;

Position Title: Adjunct Teaching Opportunity – Chinese Language

Start Date: 09/03/2019
End Date: 12/19/2019

Location: Bryant University Smithfield, RI

Job Information:

Bryant is currently recruiting for an adjunct professor for the Fall semester in the area of Chinese language. The Chinese lab sessions meet on Tuesdays, the first from 5:00pm – 5:50pm and the second from 6:00pm – 6:50pm at our campus in Smithfield, RI. The Fall semester starts on September 3rd, 2019.

Principal Accountabilities:

This position includes teaching at the undergraduate level as well as contributing to student growth and development through active involvement in student related activities (e.g., advising)

Qualifications: Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in a related field required. Teaching experience required.

Language/Languages: Chinese

Contact Name: Bryant University Human Resources

Contact email for questions: humanresources@bryant.edu

Application Instructions: Interested applicants, in order to be considered for employment, must apply online at https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/2189

High School Spanish Teacher

July 19, 2019

Category: Temporary;

Position Title: High School Spanish Teacher

Start Date: 08/26/2019
End Date: 12/31/2019

Location: Matignon High School, 1 Matignon Road, Cambridge MA 02146

Job Information:

Matignon High School is seeking a long-term subsitute to cover a maternity leave for first semester. Applicants should have a Spanish/Education background.

Qualifications: A documented background in the teaching of Spanish at a Middle School or High School level.

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Paula J Gaffey

Contact email for questions: pgaffey@matignon.org

Application Instructions: Please contact Department Chair Paula Gaffey to arrange an interview.

H.O.T. Updated July 15

July 15, 2019

Finally found the time to update H.O.T. I promise to update more often now that I am retired. Yup. Retired after 46 years in the classroom. Thanks for following my updates and sorry for the long period with no updates!

New Resources to Check OUT!

July 15, 2019

It has been a while since I have updated and I apologize. I just retired after 46 years in the classroom and believe me cleaning out and organizing 46 years of collected materials is an overwhelming task. Now, I finally have some time to update. Enjoy!

Do you use Quizlet Live? Do your students love Quizlet Live? Then check out this blogpost by Señora Chase about Using Quizlet Live as a comprehensive input reading game. This is an interesting new twist on this classroom favorite!

Do you like to begin the week with a Weekend Chat. Then check out this blogpost at Aventuras Nuevas. It’s called Weekend Chat Update (Structures to support student learning and teacher sanity, part 4). Be sure the check out the Weekend Chat Placements. I just love the idea of these supporting conversation placements!

Mundo de Pepita shares this great blogpost about How to Use a Picture Book in WL Class When the Text is Too Difficult for the Students.

Do you have a Spanish Club at your school? Do you need some fun ideas for your club. Visit Secondary Spanish Space to read the blogpost What to do with Spanish Club – 20 Fun Ideas

The Comprehensible Classroom invites you to play Cataplún this week. Read more about this Small Group Game – Cataplún/Kaboom here.

Spanish teachers, have you check out the Spanish Town website yet? It has lots of interactive activities for learning Spanish Some of the feature are listening activities, vocabulary practice, PDF handouts and charts and more. Let us know what you think!

I loved to incorporate music into my class. If you do also then you need to read this blogpot by Spanish Mama – How to Teach Spanish with Authentic Songs. Be sure to check out her songs by theme and category. Very helpful!

Grade 8 Spanish Teacher

July 9, 2019

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Grade 8 Spanish Teacher

Start Date: 08/26/2019
End Date:

Location: Triton Regional Middle School, Byfield, MA

Job Information:

Triton Middle School is seeking a qualified individual to provide Spanish instruction to grade 8 students. Preferably, candidates will have prior teaching experience at the middle school level, and a licensure is required for this position.

Qualifications: – dependable and professional
– ability to build positive relationships with students
– knowledge of Spanish and the ability to teach it to all students
– good communications skills
– flexible and personable
– Appropriate Licensure (Spanish – covering grades 7 and 8)

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Alan MacRae

Contact email for questions: alan.macrae@tritonschools.org

Application Instructions: Please submit an application here: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=3133527

High School French/Spanish Teacher

July 9, 2019

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: High School French/Spanish Teacher

Start Date: 08/26/2019
End Date: 06/26/2020

Location: Ipswich High School, 134 High Street, Ipswich, MA. 01938

Job Information:

Qualifications:

Language/Languages: French/Spanish

Contact Name: Jonathan Mitchell, Principal

Contact email for questions: Jmitchell@ipsk12.net

Application Instructions: See posting to submit application on SchoolSpring.com.

High School Spanish Teacher

June 30, 2019

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: High School Spanish Teacher

Start Date: 07/29/2019
End Date: 06/30/2020

Location: Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School, Devens Massachusetts

Job Information:

Francis W. Parker Charter School is searching for a Spanish teacher to join the New Teachers Collaborative, a school-based apprenticeship program for early career teachers.
Please also check out this link for more information about the program: https://www.theparkerschool.org/ntc/
Launch or advance your teaching career by teaching in at the Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School, an exemplary progressive school that fosters deep understanding and value relationships. Earn your initial teaching license through New Teachers Collaborative, an approved licensure program in Massachusetts. You’ll be teaching actual students on day one! Spanish Teacher Interns teach two sections independently and on section with an experienced teacher. Class sizes are range from 15-22 students.
Year-Long Coaching & Support: Engage with program faculty, mentors, and cohort colleagues in developing collaboration skills and a reflective professional practice. All Spanish teachers at Parker share common planning time. Spanish is our schools second language and is used widely amongst faculty and students.
A Stimulating Cohort: Explore dilemmas of practice with other early-career teachers who bring strong academic backgrounds, diverse life experiences, and active curiosity to the table.
One Year Later: Pursue employment opportunities with confidence. You’ll have your Initial teaching license in Massachusetts and a year of teaching experience.
Get Paid to Learn: Earn 15 graduate credits towards an M.Ed. during your New Teachers Collaborative year. You’ll also receive a living stipend and benefits while enrolled in the program.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. No Massachusetts License Required. This is a Teacher Licensure and master’s degree program. Applicants must have permission to work in the United States. All applicants much work to pass MTEL exams in order to earn Initial licensure.

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Ruth Whalen Crockett

Contact email for questions: rwhalen@theparkerschool.org

Application Instructions: Please send resume and letter of interest to rwhalen@theparkerschool.org.

Evening Teachers for Adult Learners (continuing education)

June 29, 2019

Category: Part Time;

Position Title: Evening Teachers for Adult Learners (continuing education)

Start Date: 08/27/2019
End Date: 06/30/2020

Location: Passport to Languages, 610 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI

Job Information:

Passport to Languages is seeking certified Italian or Spanish language instructors for evening courses held in Warwick, RI. At Passport to Languages, our goal is provide an opportunity for adults to learn a language in a relaxed community atmosphere. Our classes run in 8 week sessions and meet for one hour per week with the goal of enhancing students’ speaking and listening skills.

Visit our website www.passporttolanguages.net to learn more about our school.

To apply: Please submit a resume to info@passporttolanguages.net

Classes are held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, starting at 5pm, 6pm or 7pm. Sessions are 8 weeks each but we run classes back to back throughout the year with a break during the summer. You could apply to teach one class or two classes, depending on which day you are available.

Qualifications: certified teachers, outgoing personality with ability to make classes engaging for adult learners of all ages.

Language/Languages: Italian/Spanish

Contact Name: Daniela Ciccone

Contact email for questions: info@passporttolanguages.net

Application Instructions: Email a resume to the contact email address