Upper School Spanish Instructor

Company: Mount Pisgah Christian School
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Position: Spanish Instructor Reports To: Head of Upper School Division: Upper School FLSA Classification: Exempt Founded in 1986, Mount Pisgah Christian School is a leading private school that provides an outstanding college-preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values. Our vision is to teach foundational truth in an ever-changing world, empowering students to think critically and creatively and to act with courage and compassion. We are committed to partnering with families to offer excellence in faith, academics, fine arts, and athletics. Position Summary: The Upper School Spanish Instructor is responsible for teaching Spanish to students grades 9th-12th in upper level courses, with a dynamic and energetic attitude. The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills, fluency in Spanish (ideally as a native speaker) and an educational philosophy and Christian worldview consistent with the mission of MPCS. He or she must demonstrate proficiency with technology and a willingness to integrate technology into classroom instruction. He or she should have the desire and ability to contribute to school life beyond the classroom, ideally as a coach or in a supportive role in the Arts. All MPCS teachers serve as advisors and participate in the school---s annual spiritual retreat. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor---s degree required; Master---s or Doctoral degree strongly preferred Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience Experience teaching in a Christian and/or independent school or university setting Experience working as part of an academic team and facilitating a collaborative, trusting atmosphere among colleagues A genuine ability to ---connect--- with and serve young people in a Christian community An eagerness to serve in a faith-based academic environment Proven history of commitment to professional development and lifelong learning Excellent organizational and planning skills Ability to multitask Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to use sound judgment A genuine ability to connect with and serve young people in a Christian community An eagerness to serve in a faith-based academic environment Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the associate is: Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear Frequently required to stand, walk distances and climb stairs Drive personal vehicle across campuses Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus The noise level in the work environment is usually low Manage equipment including phone, computer, cameras, video equipment and other electronic devices Use muscles/limbs to Lift boxes/items under 30 lbs. Occasional night and weekend work in support of school activities The faculty and staff of Mount Pisgah Christian School affirms a Statement of Christian Belief. MPCS believes the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission, vision and guiding principles. Consistent with its Christian beliefs, it is the policy of MPCS to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, age, disability and in compliance with all federal and state laws.

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