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The Pike School Title: Upper School Teacher: World Language Department - SpanishPosition Type: Full-Time Reports to: Head of Upper School Position OverviewWorking at Pike means immersing yourself in a student-centered culture and a compassionate, diverse community. Opportunities for strategic thinking, innovation, and learning are plentiful.A Pike education ignites a lifelong journey of discovery. We ground our work in building connection, inspiring curiosity, and cultivating the learning and growth of each of our students. A Pike education liberates human potential and possibility to transform ourselves and our world and is rooted in our motto, Non Sibi Solum. We value: Authenticity: We embrace the identities of every person.Intellectual Ambition: We foster curiosity, inquiry, engagement, and initiative in learning.Social Good: We care for ourselves, for one another, and for our community.At Pike, we believe we are building a brighter future. If you are driven, motivated, and committed to making a meaningful impact for all children, we invite you to take a closer look at Pike. The Pike School, an independent elementary school in Andover, MA, serves approximately 415 students in grades pre-kindergarten through nine. The Pike School is seeking an Upper School Spanish Teacher for the school year. The ideal candidate will have middle school teaching experience, including 5th grade. The world language department consists of a group of teachers who strive to design the best possible experience for their students. This teacher should be prepared to teach students at various grade levels in the Upper School. Our ideal candidate will also have experience and excitement in teaching French. Collaboration and effective communication are essential skills for this position, as is a joy for working with students in this age group and for all of the subject matter included in the Upper School world language curriculum. A successful candidate will bring strong culturally responsive teaching practices, a demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, and a collaborative approach to teamwork and planning.The Pike School culture embraces lifelong learning, which includes constant reflection on and evaluation of practices, materials, and pedagogy. The ideal candidate will approach teaching and learning with student needs in mind, be on the forefront of best practices in world language education and research and serve as a leader within the community. Collaboration and effective communication are essential skills for this position, as are a sense of humor and joy for working with students in this age group and for the subject matter included in the World Language curriculum.Core Responsibilities: Designing, planning, and implementing world language instruction for students in the Upper School (Grade 5 - Grade 8)Assessing, documenting, and communicating effectively with colleagues and families about student growth and development Partnering with leadership team, learning specialists, counselors, and teachers in support of the student learning experience Adapting existing curriculum to meet needs of current students and their schedule; curriculum/program development and experience creating interdisciplinary connections with grade level content preferredCollaborating with Grade Level Teams and the Upper School World Language Department to deliver consistent academic instruction. Desired Qualities and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Education, Spanish, French or a related field preferred.Strong middle school teaching experience (Grade 5 - Grade 9)A passion for working with students in this age group and a record of outstanding teaching as well as thoughtful innovation moderated by a skillful and sensitive approach to change Experience with technology and its implementation in World Language classroomsHigh emotional intelligence and sensitivity to organizational dynamics; exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills