Location: Remote

Job Description

Gravitas, the online program of The Stony Brook School, is seeking a part-time Spanish teacher to further develop and then teach up to two sections of Spanish III and up to two sections of Spanish IV during the 2022-2023 school year. Classes meet live on WebEx twice a week for 85 minutes. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the country’s most prestigious Christian academic institutions as a member of a talented and dedicated team. All candidates should have demonstrable Christian commitment and an educational philosophy that is consistent with The Stony Brook School’s mission statement. 

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Spanish or in Spanish education

• Fluency in Spanish

• At least three years of teaching experience, including online instruction

• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet grading deadlines

• Strong work ethic, high energy, and strong ability to connect with teenagers in the online context

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond quickly to all communications 

• Eagerness to serve in a faith-based learning environment that emphasizes faithful Christian scholarship and character formation

• High proficiency with technology, including the ability to learn and utilize a learning management system, online software tools like Formative, VoiceThread, Turnitin, Quizlet, etc., and the ability to create screencasts and simple videos.

• Consistent and dependable high speed internet access

• Experience working as part of a collaborative team of teachers, openness to providing and receiving feedback as part of a culture of transparency

• Ability to interact professionally with parents and school community members

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity, as our students come from all over the world 

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning

• Maturity and stability sufficient for a demanding position

Primary Responsibilities

• Continuously improve the Spanish III and IV curriculum

• Teach up to four sections of live online class

• Provide synchronous and asynchronous tutoring

• Administer and grade assessments