Upper School Spanish Teacher
Overview:
Brentwood Academy teachers are passionate learners and leaders of the learning in their classroom. We also exemplify Christ, see each student as unique and valuable, and creatively draw students, through inquiry into a deep and inviting conversation about the intersection of Spanish and how God has made us – body, mind, and spirit.
We implement a rigorous curriculum and foster a deeply supportive academic environment for students to grow through developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
The Characteristics of a Brentwood Academy Teacher:
- Is Christ-centered and biblically literate
- Understands, embodies, and cultivates a full-orbed understanding of each whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God
- Is a consummate professional
- Is intentionally relational and serves as an advisor for 10-12 students
- Inspires and facilitates learning through a strong instructional ability
- Has a passion for teaching and subject
- Is an effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, colleagues, and other professionals in a timely manner
- Is a collaborative and unifying team-player
- Implements well-planned student learning
- through a Biblical worldview
- by employing a wide variety of instructional activities
- that is responsive to students’ varying needs and interests
- that employs formative and summative assessment (for learning)
- Leads or assists in at least one co-curricular activity
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; preferably has an advanced degree in Spanish
- Teaching experience; three or more years, preferred
- Overt agreement with BA’s mission, statement of faith, and code of conduct
- Ability to coach is advantageous in securing a position
Department objective:
- The World Language Department at Brentwood Academy seeks to equip students with the linguistic proficiency and the cultural knowledge to understand the God’s world more deeply and connect with those from other backgrounds in a global society.
Department specific needs:
- Passion for Spanish
- Experience in teaching different levels of Spanish
- Pedagogical commitment to students’ active learning