What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School French and Spanish Teacher position at GILMAN SCHOOL INC?
Job Details
MIDDLE SCHOOL FRENCH AND SPANISH TEACHER
2024-2025
OUR MISSION
Gilman is a diverse community dedicated to educating boys in mind, body, and spirit through particular emphasis upon academic excellence, athletic participation, and aesthetic appreciation. Gilman seeks to produce men of character and integrity who have the skills and ability to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work.
OUR COMMITMENT
Educating the Whole Boy
For more than a century, Gilman’s mission has remained exceedingly focused: to unlock the greatness within each boy by educating the entire boy—mind, body, and spirit. To accomplish that goal, we provide space and opportunity for crucial learning and self-expression to take place. We believe that boys experience transformative learning when they connect disciplines, people, and ideas in ways that deepen their sense of self and serve the needs of others.
Our rich and comprehensive program, our immeasurably talented and interesting faculty and students, and our belief in the character traits embodied by the Gilman Five—Honor, Integrity, Respect, Humility, and Excellence—combine to form the foundation of an educational environment dedicated to helping boys grow into men of character.
Community, Inclusion, and Equity
Gilman’s commitment to inclusion and equity is founded on the belief that our community is strengthened by the vibrant exchange that occurs when individuals with different backgrounds and heritages share their perspectives with one another. Through the recognition and acceptance of our many differences, we learn to appreciate and respect the complexity of the world in which we live and develop essential skills that help us forge productive relationships with those around us.
We are proud of our history as a school that has, for several generations, taken the lead on matters of diversity, inclusion, and equity. More than 35% of Gilman’s student body and 22% of the School’s faculty identify as people of color. We continue to build on that legacy through our steadfast commitment to inclusivity and equity and initiatives on local, state, and national levels.
OUR SCHOOL
Gilman School is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade private independent day school for boys. Set on a 57-acre campus in the northern part of Baltimore City, Gilman serves roughly 1,000 students in three divisions. The School has a full-time faculty of nearly 140, and the average class size is 16 students.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Gilman School seeks a Middle School French and Spanish Teacher to begin in August 2024. This is a full-time school-year teaching position, reporting to the Head of Middle School. We are looking for an educator who has a passion for teaching language and who will bring great enthusiasm to the classroom. An ideal candidate will have the ability to teach French and Spanish with prior experience teaching language to middle school students. Candidates should have a desire to engage students with hands-on learning opportunities and a willingness to work with other colleagues to use and develop enriching lessons. Candidates should also be proficient in 21st-century skills, including comfort with iPads, Google Drive, and online learning platforms. Other duties, such as advising, organizing clubs, and coaching/assisting with athletics, are expected.
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Teach four sections of French and/or Spanish.
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Lead or Assist three athletics seasons in either Physical Education Classes (for example: yoga, fitness, track, pickleball, climbing, and various team sports) or Interscholastic Team Sports.
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Serve as an advisor for six to eight boys.
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Be involved in the community beyond the classroom and athletic fields.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
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At least three years of teaching experience at the middle or high school level
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Experience teaching French and Spanish
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Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
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Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues and students
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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The ability to coach one or more sports and to sponsor a club activity that enriches the community
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- POSITION TITLE: Middle School Language Teacher
- STATUS/FLSA: Full Time
- HOURS OF WORK: TBD
EOE
Gilman School is an equal opportunity employer and educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
