Spanish Teacher

Socrates Academy, a K-12 charter school with a focus on partial Greek immersion and the Socratic Method, is seeking classroom teachers with strong teaching abilities, and understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices in Middle Grades education, and an enthusiasm for connecting learning to real life application. The Socrates Academy classroom teacher reports to the school leadership team and works closely with his/her grade level team. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with grade level and vertical teams.

Job responsibilities include:

• Team planning of unit lessons and grade level curriculum
• Strong understanding and implementation of North Carolina World Language Standards
• Student data analysis
• Classroom management, utilizing a school wide positive behavior support model
• Use of technology in the classroom
• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each learner
• Continual professional development to keep up to date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of education and World Language learning.
• Commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning communities and development opportunities

Job requirements include:

• Experience in teaching Spanish (especially in Grades 5-8)
• Extensive knowledge of the North Carolina World Language Standards
• Willingness to teach in a team model
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to think, work and teach interdisciplinary content

Exceptional candidates will:

• Have at least two years of teaching experience in an upper-elementary or middle school setting
• Hold a current NC K-12 Spanish Education Certification / NC World Language Certification
• Demonstrate a passion for the education profession and supporting student achievement
• Possess a track record of collaboration and evidence of effective teaching experience

If interested, please submit a copy of the following documents: cover letter, resume, employment application (found on the website) and current NC certification to careers@socratesacademy.us. Socrates Academy is an equal opportunity employer.