K-8 Spanish Faculty

Position Purpose:

Faculty members at Mountain Academy collaborate with other independent school faculty and the MA leadership team to implement transformative place-based curriculum. Mountain Academy of TSS aims to educate the whole child by integrating academic engagement and character development with a community focus. A Mountain Academy faculty member develops and facilitates project-based, emergent curricula and assessments that align with the mission of Teton Science Schools. Faculty take an active role in the Teton Science Schools community, promoting the school and developing community partnerships.

 

Qualifications:

 

Master’s degree preferred

At least 5 years experience in a relevant field

Ability to manage risk and make leadership decisions in front and backcountry settings

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external constituents

Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and Google Apps

Strong speaking and written communication skills

Familiarity with Place-Based Education preferred

 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

 

Combination of indoor and outdoor learning environments

Time spent hiking/camping in front and back-country settings

Able to drive 15 passenger vans & minibuses with participants

May be expected to work evenings, weekends, or overtime to support special programs/events

 

Responsibilities:

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment:

 

Develop and utilize curriculum congruent with guidelines for Spanish in grades K-8

Document curriculum using a unit planning system

Document curriculum and assessment using the current Learning Management System (LMS)

Provide engaging instruction that is appropriately differentiated to each student

Develop curriculum for innovative programming that maximizes learning opportunities for students

Support the planning and execution of off-campus learning excursions (journeys and extended journeys)

Create authentic, competency-based assessments and track student progress

Write student progress reports twice a year

Create student portfolios each year

Administer school-wide learning metrics

Communicate regularly with parents on curriculum and individual student updates, as needed

Work collaboratively within the division to support/implement all aspects of the program

 

Team:

 

Attend required school & community events

Complete duties: hands to work, supervise students during unstructured free play, lunch, bus, and general community support

Provide internal coverage if substitutes are not available

Take part in all Mountain Academy and team faculty meetings

Take part in pre-service and in-service professional development, including professional learning communities

Align with team culture and goals

Support administrative duties associated with the successful implementation of the program

 

One TSS Responsibilities:

 

Develop and implement place-based education pedagogies

Take part in various greater TSS programs

Contribute to inclusive work and learning environments through continually developing cultural competency. Cultural Competence is one’s ability to interact effectively across various dimensions of diversity. It lies at the intersection of awareness of others, self-awareness, and applying skills & knowledge to promote inclusion and equity

 

This job description is not meant to state or imply that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their manager in compliance with federal and state laws.