LANGUAGE IMMERSION
Avenues students will graduate fluent in a second language and at ease beyond their borders. To this end, Small World students are introduced to new languages in a trilingual (English, Spanish, Chinese) classroom environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Assist in developing and teaching curriculum in Spanish across multiple subjects in a trilingual classroom that engages all learners in meaningful, age-appropriate play.
- Design lessons that support key learning outcomes that are developmentally appropriate.
- Differentiate Spanish instruction to support individual needs
- Create a safe and caring environment that supports students as they transition and feel a part of a joyful learning community.
- Collaborate closely with a team of English and Chinese teachers for each class that you work with.
- Connect with students and their families and promote welcome, safety and respect
- Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families through relationship building, which includes strong spoken and written communication.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Teaching experience with students up to three years of age
- Strong classroom management skills and expertise in differentiating instruction
- Full professional fluency in Spanish
- Experience with play-based, developmentally appropriate and experiential curriculum
- Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply and contribute to a team and achieve goals together
- Deep dedication to learning and developing as an educator
- Resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace change, growth and learning
- Comfort with using technology as a tool to communicate and collaborate with colleagues and enhance instruction
- Bachelor's degree or working to obtain a bachelors in education, teaching or a related field
HOURS
8 am -1 pm daily on weekdays when school is in session.
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND SAFEGUARDING
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.
Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks
