Category: Full Time, Temporary;
Position Title: High School Spanish Leave Position Spring ’23
Start Date: 03/28/2023
End Date: 06/10/2023
Location: Braintree, MA
Job Information:
Thayer Academy’s Upper School seeks a student-focused collaborator to teach in its Upper School World Language Department, beginning in early March 2023 and ending in June 2023. This full-time position includes instructing four Spanish classes (Levels III and IV) and participating in the life of the school with students through coaching and/or supervising student activities.
● Teach four sections of Spanish (II, III, and III-Honors) in the World Language department, which focuses its curriculum on developing strong listeners, speakers, readers, and writers in the target language
● Contribute to the school community as an athletic coach in the spring season and/or leader of student activities (if possible)
● Apply inclusive classroom practices that value the humanity of all students
● Participate in professional growth opportunities
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Spanish or related field
● 3-5 years teaching experience at the high school level
● Knowledge of Comprehensible Input teaching method preferred
● Passion for working with adolescents
● Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
● Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
practices in the classroom, in the curriculum, and in relationships with members of the
school community
● High level of comfort and experience with technology in an educational setting
● Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
● Ability to communicate effectively with students, their families, and colleagues
Language/Languages: Spanish
Contact Name: Highley Thompson
Contact email for questions: hthompson@thayer.org
Application Instructions: Please send a resume and cover letter to Upper School Director Highley Thompson at hthompson@thayer.org.
