Title: Spanish Immersion PK-Grade 5 Teacher
Department: Faculty
Reports to: Principal K-5
Status: Exempt (salary) Full-time
Compensation: Based on TIS Salary Scale
(Depending on education and classroom teaching experience)
Effective Date: 2018-2019 Academic year (August 20, 2018 - June 13, 2019)
The International School in downtown Portland has two immediate (2) openings for a Spanish Immersion Elementary Teacher with native level fluency in Spanish. The International School provides a warm multicultural environment where students from Pre-K through 5th grade are fully immersed in Spanish, Japanese or Chinese language and culture. Spanish Immersion homeroom teachers use the target language throughout the day while engaged with students.
We are looking for energetic, flexible and open minded teachers who are motivated by new opportunities and challenges. We are seeking teachers who are passionate about and committed to the mission and vision of The International School and able to demonstrate the values and traits of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program and Learner Profile while teaching and working.
The ideal candidate will be dedicated to meeting the needs of diverse student learners, as well as, committed to being a collaborative team player who can work together with students, colleagues, the administrative team, parents/community, and work independently.
The International School is committed to small class sizes of 19 students or less; our average class size is 14 students. We offer an engaged school community with supportive and interactive parents, where our multicultural environment is appreciated and celebrated. We offer professional development opportunities for teachers and are committed to supporting teachers’ growth with trainings and workshops.
Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Teaching or Education, Early Childhood Education is preferred
• At least 1 year of professional teaching experience in a language immersion classroom
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English
• Native level fluency in Spanish along with demonstrated ability to teach the language to non-native speaking students
• Comfortable proactively learning new technology and integrating technology into the classroom to increase learning. Specific experience using Macs, iPads, iWorks, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and PCs
Preferred qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Elementary Teaching/Education, Early Childhood Education is preferred
• Previous experience working in an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, experience with Constructivist learning pedagogy or Inquiry Based-Primary Years Program (PYP) pedagogy
• Certification for teaching Spanish language
Compensation and Benefits
• Salary Depending on experience and education
• Employer paid medical for employee, paid vision for employee, paid life insurance for employee, voluntary dental insurance, Cafeteria plan with FSA, DCA and Transit account, sick time and 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• 50% tuition discount for full time employee's qualifying children
Relocation of up to $3,000 may be considered with a minimum of 12 completed months of full service agreement.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply using our online application at: https://internationalschool.tedk12.com/hire/Admin/JobPosting.aspx?CloneJobID=76 and submit the following to complete your application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copies of Degree(s) received and any teaching certifications obtained, or other trainings
• For degree(s) or certifications obtained outside the U.S. Certified English Translations must be provided.
• References or Letters of Recommendation
• No new H1-B sponsorship available
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