Job Description

Specific Duties Include:

• Instructing students in subject content along with reading and grading student work
• Demonstrating a high level of responsiveness to students
• Serving as an adviser to a group of upper school students 
• Experience with proficiency-based language instruction in an immersive environment preferred 
• Managing student behavior in a manner that optimizes the learning environment
• Maintain regular communication with students and their parents regarding progress
• Working cooperatively with other grade-level teachers to implement common course syllabi and assessments 
• Other Duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Have a working knowledge and experience teaching high school Spanish
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrating tact and diplomacy
• Ability to leverage technology, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Google apps, language lab software, and interactive whiteboard technology 
• A solid understanding of learning challenges as well as the accommodations and differentiated learning techniques to support such
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills?

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate degree in Spanish or Foreign Language Education from an accredited institution of higher learning; master’s degree in Spanish or education preferred; native or near-native fluency in Spanish
• 3+ years of successful teaching high school Spanish preferred
• Independent school experience preferred, but not required

The Spanish Teacher, Upper School is a exempt, 10-month position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Woodward Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, drug-free environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Accordingly, Woodward has adopted a drug-free workplace policy, which includes substance abuse testing of all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable state law. As such all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements which include background checks and substance testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

About Woodward Academy

Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, to create a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has consistently ranked Woodward as the No. 1 or No. 2 large workplace in metro Atlanta, with special recognition by the AJC for “Best Benefits” for employees.

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