Position: Spanish Teacher (two-year appointment)

Department: Upper School - Modern Languages

Location: Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: Full-time with the flexibility to work nights and weekends

FLSA: Exempt

Classification: Faculty (Academic Year)

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.

In our ongoing work to create an environment that confronts bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to be open to learning, explore our histories and identities, and seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens. At Milton, we prepare students to partner with their future communities to create a more just world, and to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy is seeking applicants for a full-time two-year teaching position in Spanish. The position will begin in August 2024.

The teacher will be responsible for teaching four classes and engaging with students beyond the classroom. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is required, as is a minimum of three years teaching Spanish language and literature at the secondary or collegiate level, a strong academic background, and exemplary teaching skills. An advanced degree is preferred but not required.

Other faculty member responsibilities at Milton Academy encompass advising, community, and residential life activities, among others. Please see the full job description for more information.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Curriculum

• Demonstrated ability to teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of Spanish language, literatures and cultures.

• Create a student-centered learning atmosphere that fosters a positive classroom environment that encourages student participation and discussion in the target language

• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.

• Stay informed about the latest developments in language teaching pedagogy, trends, and innovations, and incorporate these into the program.

• Learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion in education; incorporate related principles when designing curriculum, teaching, and engaging with students.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop inter-departmental and cross-disciplinary projects and initiatives. including collaborating with the middle school division on curriculum and instruction.

• Actively support students, providing mentorship and academic guidance.

• Assess and evaluate student performance through assignments, projects, and exams.

• Generate timely and comprehensive comments for each student, providing a well-rounded perspective on their academic performance.

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding academic progress.

Advising

• Serve as an advisor to a group of up to nine students, engaging in advisor meetings each week.

• Connect, support, communicate, encourage, and celebrate each advisee

  • Facilitate students' social-emotional learning and growth in alignment with all school programming through small group meetings.

  • Build deep relationships with each advisee and assist them in navigating challenges they may encounter.

  • Form relationships with and act as a liaison between the school and advisee families; serve as the first point of contact between the school and families.

• Read and be familiar with all relevant materials, most importantly the Student Handbook and the sections of the US Faculty Handbook on academic regulations and diploma requirements.

• Be informed about course offerings for the following year and help each advisee select programs that are challenging and appropriate, as well as areas of special interest.

• Review each advisee’s grades and comments.

• Craft formal advisor reports for each advisee two times per year, offering overarching perspectives on their progress, and acknowledging a broader view of their academic and community achievements at Milton.

• Should an advisee need additional support in a particular area, be in steady contact with the advisee’s teachers, administrators, and/or other committees as needed.

• Attend all upper school student-required weekly assemblies, programming, and special events (e.g., community service day, pep rallies).

• Attend class trips, retreats, and social events arranged by the director of student activities or the class dean.

Community

• Be a visible, accessible presence around campus.

• Contribute to creating a positive community culture that ensures students are heard, seen, valued, and cared for.

• Share in the enforcement of our expectations for students.

• Actively participate in greater community enrichment activities, such as advising a student activity, acting as a faculty sponsor to a student club, coaching an athletic team, leading an intramural sport, or acting as an affinity group advisor.

• Complete all chaperone and/or supervisory duty, as assigned; lead and facilitate weekend programming/activities and supervise recreational activities both on and off campus.

Other Professional Expectations and Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.

• Act in a manner that is respectful, generous toward others, supportive of colleagues, and based in a belief in the competence and good intentions of all members of the community.

• Communicate openly and promptly, supporting colleagues, students, and the integrity of the institution in conversations with students and parents.

• Create and maintain classroom and campus environments that are open and flexible, reflecting the school’s values related to diversity, equity, and belonging.

• Strive to grow and improve professionally, demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional development in alignment with the upper school’s growth statements.

• Exhibit skills in collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.

• Meet deadlines.

• Attend all school-wide, divisional, and faculty meetings and events and serve on committees as required.

• Prepare for and participate in the opening of school programming, family visit days, graduation, and all other key student/family moments that are part of the school calendar.

• Complete school-required training.

• Abide by the school’s policies and procedures as outlined in the provided handbooks.

• Communicate with the appropriate supervisor when unable to meet any professional obligation.

Supervision to be received: Supervised by the Modern Languages Department Chair.

Supervision to be exercised: None.

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required: A bachelor’s degree in Spanish language, Spanish Linguistics, Peninsular and/or Latin American Spanish Literature, Hispanic Studies or a related field

Preferred: A master’s degree in the Spanish language, Spanish Linguistics, Peninsular and/or Latin American Spanish Literature, Hispanic Studies or a related field

Experience

Required: A minimum of three years of proven experience in teaching and creating curriculum in Spanish Language.

Preferred: Experience working in an independent boarding/day school

Competencies

Required:

• Proficiency in Spanish curriculum creation and instruction.

• Proficiency in Second Language Acquisition teaching methods.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

• Demonstrated computer expertise, including GoogleSuite, Microsoft Word, and other.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.

• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.

• Receptive to supervision and professional development.

• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.

• Must be able to teach in a classroom setting and use relevant instructional technology.

• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

An equal-opportunity employer, Milton embraces diversity and the pursuit of excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race (including natural and protective hairstyle), color, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or any other status protected by applicable law.