Secondary Spanish Teacher

We are seeking a thoughtful, experienced, and skilled educator who is compelled by our Purpose, believes deeply in our Principles of Learning, and who is committed to excellence in Spanish language education. At Pilgrim, we facilitate students’ development of skills, knowledge, and understanding of the Spanish language and culture.

We currently have positions open in teaching Secondary School Spanish classes. The position offers an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative team of educators with a focus on innovation in teaching and learning. Candidates should have a strong language and teaching background, and be committed to working with middle and high school aged students.

Responsibilities

●     Teach 5 classes in the Secondary School in Spanish, including planning engaging units and lessons, collecting evidence of student learning, and providing ongoing feedback to improve student learning.

●     Work closely and collaboratively with the World Language department in curriculum development, analyzing student work, and implementation of mastery-based learning.

●     Prepare timely and detailed parent communication, both informally through email and phone communication, and formally through reports and conferences.

●     Provide on-campus supervision 1-2 times per week.

Required Qualifications

●     Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field.

●     At least 3 years of Middle School and/or High School teacher experience

●     Highly collaborative spirit and willingness to be part of a team-oriented approach to learning across the school.

●     Knowledge and expertise with modern language pedagogy and effective teaching practices for the language acquisition.

Preferred Background

●     Single subject teaching credential in Spanish is strongly preferred.

●     Advanced degree in Spanish language and/or Spanish education is strongly preferred.

●     Experience in mastery-based or standards-based grading and assessment methodologies is highly desired. We are a fully mastery-based school, so if the candidate does not have experience, they must be willing to learn.

About Pilgrim School

Pilgrim School, founded in 1958, is a mastery-based, college preparatory school in Koreatown with an inclusive community serving Preschool through 12th Grade.

Our Purpose

To inspire and challenge students to better themselves and the world around them.

Principles of Learning

The following principles articulate our core beliefs about learning, both for students and for faculty. We believe that:

• 1.    Everyone is capable of learning.
• 2.    Learners actively create their own meaning and knowledge.
• 3.    Learning is a personal process that takes patience and time.
• 4.    Learners engage best when they see value and purpose in what they are learning.
• 5.    Learners thrive in a safe and stimulating environment where the opportunity to grow from mistakes is valued.
• 6.    Learners benefit from opportunities to learn with and through others.
• 7.    Learners succeed when they are empowered to make decisions about their own learning.
• 8.    Learning is deepened when learners have multiple opportunities to reflect, self-assess, and use feedback to improve.

To be fully considered for this position, send a resume and cover letter to employment@pilgrim-school.org attention to Ryan Grady, Director of Secondary School. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$90,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.