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Spanish Teacher

The Goddard SchoolBethesda, MD, US
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Job Description

Job Description

A Spanish Teacher at The Goddard School® is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy ,and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Spanish Teacher is responsible to work together with classroom Teachers and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Daily Responsibilities :

  • Meeting the individual needs of the children by interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
  • Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
  • Creating a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning
  • Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level
  • Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
  • Building teamwork
  • Committing to continuing education.
  • Ensuring compliance with Goddard’s Quality Assurance Standards

This may be a Part Time Spanish Teacher Only position, or a Full Time Spanish and Early Childhood teacher .

General Qualifications

A Spanish Teacher must meet the qualifications of his / her state and those set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following :

  • Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
  • Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
  • Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
  • Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
  • Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
  • Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

    • Educational Qualifications

    All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Spanish Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any / all requirements that may be mandated by their state and / or local licensing authorities :

  • An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field preferred.

    • A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.

  • Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
  • An Associate’s degree or higher in Spanish Language

    • Establish positive and effective family relations

  • Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
  • Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences

    • Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs

  • Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities
  • Build teamwork
  • Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans
  • Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards

    • Maintain professional commitment

  • Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives
  • Support a code of ethical conduct
  • Pursue professional development / continuing education
  • Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

    • FOREIGN DEGREES

  • All foreign degrees MUST be converted to U.S. credits.
  • All foreign courses and / or credit hours must be converted to U.S. standards.

    • Related Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited To

  • Elementary Education
  • Home Economics
  • Child Development
  • Child Life
  • Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education
  • Special Education
  • Child Psychology

    • Relevant Coursework

  • Child Development
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Educational Psychology
  • Child Psychology
  • Methods : Age Birth to 8 years
  • Children’s Literature
  • Developmental Assessment of Young Children
  • Measurement and Evaluation
  • Nutrition
  • Health and Safety
  • Child Care Administration
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