Part-Time Upper-Level Spanish Teacher

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 a 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
The Stony Brook School is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  All employment decisions at The Stony Brook School are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, citizenship, genetic predisposition, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  
 
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume/C.V. to Dr. Sean Riley, Executive Director, sean.riley@sbs.org, and complete the online employment application. 



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The Stony Brook School

1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
A Christian, co-ed, college preparatory boarding and day school for 7-12th grade students