About Lausanne: Lausanne Collegiate School is a coeducational, college preparatory, PK2 (age 2) through 12th grade International Baccalaureate World School located in Memphis, Tennessee whose student body represents 75 different countries. Lausanne develops the individual intellects, talents, creativity and character of boys and girls through student-centered teaching, global diversity, and encouraging, challenging and engaging learning. Its mission is “to prepare each of its students for college and life in a global environment.”
Lausanne enjoys the reputation of having a premiere combination of excellent academic, athletic and artistic programs. The success of the nurturing environment created by "The Lausanne Way" and the unique process approach to education offered through Lausanne’s innovative, student-centered, college preparatory and global education for boys and girls has resulted in tremendous success for our graduates.
Job Description: This is a full-time position responsible for teaching Upper School Spanish (grades 9-12). Lausanne Collegiate School is an International Baccalaureate school that followings the MYP and DP curriculum in the Upper School. Spanish is part of the World Languages Department which consists of Spanish, French, and Mandarin. The Upper School consists of approximately 390 students.
Qualifications
- Spanish Teaching and Lesson Planning skills
- Curriculum Development and Teaching experience
- Experience with the International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placements in a plus
- Strong educational background
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Education, or related field
- Teaching certification is a plus
- Experience working with diverse student populations
Start Date: January 2025 (Initially this position would be through to the end of the 2024/25 school year, but could go beyond for the right candidate)
Lausanne’s Commitment to Diversity: Lausanne is a community that will never tolerate any form of discrimination, intolerance or ignorance from its students, faculty/staff/administration, parents or any other Lausanne community members. We promote diversity and inclusion within all areas of our community. Therefore, as an educational institution, Lausanne’s goal is to foster a community that evokes positive change in the world.
