10 Education: Middle/High School jobs

Live in harmony united in one heart and one will. -St. Angela Merici Since our founding in 1893, Ursuline Academy has been dedicated to educating young women in the spirit of St. Angela Merici. We are an independent, Catholic school community that empowers students for leadership and service in our global society.   Spanish Teaching Position for the Middle/Upper Schools Ursuline Academy is seeking a full-time Middle School/Upper School Spanish Teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Spanish Teacher to join our World Language team. In addition to teaching multiple levels of Spanish, candidates qualified to teach at the AP level and/or other world languages are strongly preferred.   Curriculum Responsibilities Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current and best practices of the teaching of a second language as well as the desire and ability to stay aligned with developments in the field of education; expertise with ACTFL standards & practices preferred Collaborate with the World Language team to continue to develop a strong curriculum map for a 6th through 12th grade Spanish program Work collaboratively with faculty to allow for integrated experiences for the students Use a variety of teaching styles and tools so that each student can be successful and demonstrate achievement of desired outcomes Provide differentiated instruction for students who have limited knowledge of Spanish, as well as native speakers Speak primarily in Spanish for a majority of the class session, minimizing the use of English Demonstrate strong classroom management skills across a wide variety of social and emotional needs Integrate experiential learning opportunities for authentic language acquisition including, but not limited to, international immersion travel, Service Learning opportunities, local field trips and virtual learning. Know and support the school’s mission statement through professional conduct and actions which demonstrate the core values of the organization Demonstrate personal and professional cultural competence and strong commitment to learning and teaching in a diverse community Collaborate with colleagues in the design and implementation of the curriculum within the context of the school’s overall academic program Initiates growth and change in his/her own intellectual and professional development, seeking out conferences, courses and other opportunities to learn    Administrative Responsibilities Attend faculty meetings, curriculum meetings, and in-service days; actively participate in faculty work aligned with the strategic plan Prepare student progress reports and report cards according to the school year calendar Write newsletters and openly communicate with families in formal and informal ways   We seek candidates who embrace learner-driven approaches/pedagogy; who aim to use a cross-curricular, transdisciplinary approach and actively seeks collaborative approaches with teachers within and outside the department. Our ideal candidate is proactive in setting up a student-centered classroom environment that goes beyond the lecture format and who utilizes lab-based instruction for a significant portion of the instructional time.   If you are interested in this position, please click the  APPLY NOW  button below. 

About the Program . Seton Teaching Fellows (STF) is an initiative of Seton Education Partners, participating in its mission to serve underprivileged children and give them the opportunity to develop the knowledge, character, and faith necessary to earn a college degree, pursue lives of value and integrity, and become saints.  Seton Teaching Fellows is a post-graduate mission opportunity that seeks to bring the Catholic faith to the margins of American society. A fellow helps students, their families, and peers know, love, and serve Christ and his Church, developing the habits, dispositions, and beliefs indispensable to human flourishing and happiness. He or she does this by teaching at a classically-inspired, virtue-based charter school connected to an explicitly Catholic faith formation program in the South Bronx, the poorest congressional district in America. Grounding their work within an intentional faith-based community, a Fellow receives the spiritual, sacramental, and communal nourishment necessary for forming disciples in this world and saints in the next. About Seton.   Seton Education Partners was co-founded in 2009 by KIPP Foundation co-founder Scott Hamilton and Teach For America alumna Stephanie Saroki de García to expand opportunities for traditionally underserved children to receive a Catholic education that builds knowledge, character, and faith. Seton does this by strategically infusing creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and talented leadership to reverse the widespread decline of urban Catholic education. Seton pioneers new, “break-the-mold” approaches to achieving the academic, character, religious and social justice goals of Catholic education in an economically viable way. About the position.   We’re looking for dynamic, faith-filled leaders who love working with kids, are passionate about serving the poor, and want to help underserved children make it to college and heaven. We’re looking for committed Christians who want to grow spiritually by living in an intentional faith community. We’re looking for tenacious servants who believe every child can learn and grow in virtue, and are ready to develop into great leaders. We’re looking for people who welcome challenges and are eager to lend their talents to making a dramatic difference in the lives of hundreds of children. The key responsibilities include:  Working at a Great School Co-teach or work in Operations at   Brilla Charter Schools , a network of high-performing public charter schools in the South Bronx that currently serves almost 700 students in grades K-5, across three different schools. For the 2018-2019 school year, our network will serve students in grades K-6 and continue to grow a grade each year until 8th grade.  Witnessing the Faith Teach Catechism and character to children in a unique Catholic extended day enrichment program called  El Camino Faith Formation Program . El Camino serves students at Brilla Public Charter Schools and committed to the ideals of the New Evangelization. Live in an intentional Catholic faith community that focuses on growing spiritually and living simply. Participate in an acclaimed adult formation program that includes three retreats per year, weekly formation, spiritual direction, access to weekly adoration and the sacraments, and networking with other Catholics in NYC. Qualifications and Desired Characteristics Faith-filled Catholic who seeks God in all things and is called to serve others. Core belief that   all children   can achieve both moral and academic excellence. Relentless, results-oriented achiever who is always looking for a better way to improve outcomes for their students. Sense of humor. Bachelor’s degree. Salary & Benefits Fellows receive housing rent-free and a modest living stipend, so you can enjoy all NYC has to offer. Seton does not provide health benefits directly, but can offer options for individuals to receive health insurance.  Email tess@setonpartners.org  for more information.