GERSTELL ACADEMY
LEADERSHIP • HONOR • COURAGE

Long-Term Substitute: Lower School Spanish

Seeking:
Long-Term Substitute: Lower School Spanish
Gerstell Academy is a private, co-educational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school, and values-based community built upon our Mission, Motto, Leadership Principles and Attributes. Members of the Gerstell faculty infuse leadership development into every course they teach, every sport they coach, and every co-curricular activity they sponsor. As a result, Gerstell students mature into positive leaders of character. For additional information about Gerstell Academy, please visit www.gerstell.org.
 
Gerstell Academy is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Lower School Spanish during the 2024 – 2025 school year. This candidate will ideally have experience in developing and implementing purposeful instruction in elementary level Spanish, which consists of Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade. Gerstell Academy teachers are committed to helping students achieve success in the mission and values of Gerstell Academy in conjunction with their subject area content. The position reports to the Head of Lower School.
  
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferably in the field of elementary education and/or a concentration in Spanish
  • Ability to analyze student development and appropriately adjust instruction to meet student needs
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate passionately, clearly, and concisely in writing and orally
  • Maintains a positive relationship with parents to create a nurturing and mentoring environment for children
  • Must possess exceptional organizational abilities: perform multiple projects, prioritize, and provide attention to detail and respect deadlines
  • Must demonstrate awareness of sensitive issues and ability to exercise good judgment in relating to families, students, and faculty/staff
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Plan, prepare and/or deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning of all students
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and each class, adjusting when necessary
  • Meet with families and colleagues to provide information on student progress and needs
  • Perform additional daily duties that may or may not directly relate to instruction, such as lunch, recess, and dismissal duty
How to Apply / Contact:
Please send a resume and cover letter to Mr. Ben Thompson, Head of Lower School, via email – bthompson@gerstell.org
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