SPANISH LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POSITION

 

School Overview 

Sequoyah School is an independent K-12 day school in Pasadena, California, offering an innovative college-preparatory curriculum in a student-centered, experiential, humanistic environment. The school offers a developmentally appropriate program from elementary grades through high school. In keeping with its mission, “A Sequoyah education challenges the mind, nurtures the heart, and celebrates human dignity,” the school’s program supports a student’s social and emotional growth alongside their academic progress. The school was founded in 1958 and expanded its highly regarded elementary and junior high program to include a high school in 2016. The high school and K-8 divisions are located on separate campuses just 1.5 miles apart.

 

We are currently accepting applications for an immediate start. 

 

Part-time to Full-time (2-3 months)

Reports to the Spanish Department Chair

Salary Range: $68,000-$85,000 annualized

 

The long-term substitute position responsibilities include:

  • Teach two Spanish course sections (Spanish 1 and Spanish 4)

  • Facilitate a weekly Spanish language conversation group

  • Potentially act as an Advisor to a group of 10-12 students

  • Facilitate a group in the Social Innovation Program (SIP) during the weekly SIP block

Qualifications

  • Qualified candidates must have native Spanish language fluency and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in Spanish-language instruction

  • A bachelor's degree is required. 

Successful candidates will also have the following qualifications:

  • A commitment to equity and inclusion

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a K-12 school setting

  • Demonstrated interest in inquiry-based, experiential, and deeper learning and competency-based assessment

  • Interest in participating in field studies/camping trips

  • Interest in interdisciplinary learning and teaching

  • Teach from an inclusive, anti-racist standpoint

  • Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of high school students

Sequoyah has a rich history of diversity and seeks candidates to enhance that tradition. Sequoyah offers competitive salary and benefits.

 

For more information about Sequoyah School and our hiring process, please see our website at www.sequoyahschool.org. Sequoyah School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

 

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