Spanish Teacher (Leave Replacement) - Grade 1, Lower Division

WHY TEACH AT AVENUES?

A top-tier school in New York City. Teaching and learning through dual language immersion and challenging interdisciplinary projects. A culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and deep collaboration. State-of-the-art technology throughout. Brilliant colleagues, with widely diverse experience, creating a unique educational experience together. Unparalleled possibilities for professional learning and development prospects. There is no place quite like Avenues.

DEEP COLLABORATION THROUGH LANGUAGE IMMERSION

Collaboration here isn't a buzzword: it's woven into everything we do given that our students in grades 1-5 alternate their days between their English and Target Language classrooms.

- Teacher teams composed of English and Spanish teachers share two classes of students
- Teacher teams share responsibility for teaching curriculum that promotes their students’ social, emotional and academic growth in both languages.
- Given this structure, teacher teams communicate daily to plan lessons and discuss student progress
- Additionally teachers collaborate with fellow grade-level and language colleagues during weekly meetings.

Responsibilities

Collaborate intensively and daily with Spanish and English colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs.; Design and teach innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility; Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect.; Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to deeply value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community.

Requirements

Full fluency in Spanish and experience in immersion teaching; At least 3 years of teaching experience in grades K-6 with a proven track record of student learning; Strong understanding of instructional skills teaching through a balanced literacy approach in the reading and writing workshop model; Experience with problem-based mathematics instruction; Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together; Deep dedication to learning and growing as an educator; Respect for, and appreciation of, a diverse community of learners, families and colleagues; Ability to embrace change and consider new perspectives; Graduate degree in education, teaching or a related field highly preferred; Candidates with diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply