Middle School Spanish Teacher

Title Middle School Spanish Faculty

also teaches 1 course in Upper School

Reports to Middle School Division Director

The Miami Valley School (MVS) is a unique learning community that has been serving families in the Dayton, Ohio area for over 60 years. Our mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens.

Our faculty are educators who are ready to help refine a truly differentiated educational opportunity as MVS becomes a nationally-recognized leader in experience-based learning. Every member of the MVS community is committed to transformative, immersive learning in the classroom and during our Immersion term. Equally important is our commitment to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through which our students learn the skills and competencies necessary to navigate an ever-shifting world with confidence and curiosity. Here we learn because we do.

The Role

The Middle School Spanish Faculty must be a passionate and skillful teacher who is eager to invest their talents in our world language program. They must establish a supportive and engaging environment for middle school students (grades 6-8) and Spanish I upper school students. This faculty member must demonstrate the ability to create developmentally appropriate curricula, work collaboratively with colleagues and parents, have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate teaching proficiency and comfort with a variety of different teaching and learning styles. In addition, this teacher will have completed coursework or possess teaching experience in Spanish, and they should be committed to the ACTFL language proficiency standards and have a passion for sharing Spanish-speaking cultures as manifested in music, films, cuisine, art, and literature.

The Opportunity

All members of MVSs vibrant faculty bring the schools mission and vision to life each day for students and families in the Dayton community. Each day, we live out our mission through our core values: integrity, celebration, grit, and kindness. As a part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Expand Global Leadership: MVS is known for its academic and extracurricular programming, and with you on our team, we will continue to grow with our students as leaders of Global Citizenship and stewards of civil discourse.
• Enhance Cultural Experiences: Through your instruction and development of an inspiring Immersion Term Field Study Learning Experience, you and your students will experience the world, explore passions, and dive deep into content.
• Develop Character and Wellness: To support the overall wellness of our vibrant community, youll have the opportunity to meaningfully connect and collaborate with students and families.
• Innovate: As we continue to develop the MVS Immersion Method, you will be part of a team that is enhancing professional learning nationwide and becoming a thought leader for immersive learning experiences that stretch beyond the traditional school experience.
• Couple Academic Rigor with Increased Accessibility: Through your intentional planning and development of coursework, our students will explore their unique learning needs, utilize critical thinking, and begin to think about and create solutions for todays pressing challenges.
• Collaborate as part of a World-Class Team: In your role teaching at MVS, you will work alongside dedicated faculty who have taught and learned all over the world and in a variety of school contexts. Your colleagues are artists, researchers, entrepreneurs, published authors, professional musicians, armed services veterans, and thespians. Most importantly, they are compassionate and caring educators committed to lifelong learning.

Expectations

As a Middle School Spanish teacher, you will:

• Embrace the vision of The Miami Valley School, incorporating Immersion Method and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mind Brain Education in the classroom
• Develop a lifelong appreciation for healthy and informed decision-making in your students
• Demonstrate an ability to develop rapport with students
• Commit to ongoing professional development
• Lead and/or advise extracurricular activities, which include student clubs and athletics
• Communicate with parents both orally and in writing effectively and often
• Meet all other expectations and responsibilities as outlined by the Faculty Handbook
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ACTFL standards and teaching for language acquisition

All faculty can expect to travel with students (grades 4-12) for 1-3 weeks per year.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach 6th grade Spanish, Spanish 1A, 7th grade Spanish 1B, 8th grade, and upper school Spanish 1
• Lead/Co-lead an Immersion term program in January, most often involving travel with students
• Develop and propose new Immersion programs
• Update Canvas and RamsConnect MVS Learning Management System (LMS) regularly to keep both students and families informed about student progress and performance
• Attend faculty meetings
• Fulfill all other faculty responsibilities that may occur outside the school day, such as chaperoning student events, attending school-related functions, and serving as a middle school advisor for a group of about 12 students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Masters Degree in Spanish or related experience
• Demonstrate computer literacy and proficiency, e.g., Google suite of applications, student information systems, and online grade book programs
• Desire to work with primarily middle school students in an experiential and hands-on setting
• Candidates without prior teaching experience will also be considered

Benefits

This is a full-time opportunity that provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• A matching 403(b) program
• 50% tuition remission for the children of employees

Take the Next Step

Share this opportunity with your network. Learn more about our school by clicking on the embedded links. Interested and qualified applicants should submit a completed MVS employment application, cover letter, resume, outlining your suitability for the position and interest in the mission of the school to lisa.garvic@mvschool.com. Please do not call the school directly.

Bring Your Whole Self

MVS is committed to the Dayton community and to our mission and vision. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and will not discriminate on any basis. We seek qualified candidates from a myriad of backgrounds to join our dynamic team.