Title: MS/US Spanish Teacher
Reports To: MS/US Division Director
Status: Full-time
Start Date: August 26, 2024
Salary Range: $36,194-$62,137
In order to maintain equity among faculty and staff, WDS utilizes a tiered salary band system to ensure that pay is commensurate with employees' experience and qualifications. Area of education, level of education, and duration of relevant work experience are the key factors taken into consideration when selecting an initial salary band for a prospective employee to be placed into.
About Woodstock Day School
Founded in 1973, Woodstock Day School (WDS) is a progressive, independent school set on a 40-acre campus in New York's Hudson Valley. Located midway between the towns of Woodstock and Saugerties and roughly two hours north of Manhattan, WDS is a board-certified member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools and offers a unique and inclusive educational experience to approximately 200 students from nursery school through grade twelve.
WDS believes that there is no such thing as an "average" student, and our combination of purposefully small class sizes, intensely committed faculty and a culture of individual respect empowers our students to aim high, shape and achieve their personal goals, and prepares them to make a positive difference in a complex world. Added to the program in 2003, our middle and upper schools offer outstanding programs for grades 6-12, helping students discover their passions, achieve academic and personal excellence and demonstrate a commitment to service. WDS actively seeks to build a diverse community of educators.
Ideal candidates embrace a range of pedagogical approaches, are excited about teaching in a progressive community and have demonstrated a commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within and outside the classroom.
Summary
The Woodstock Day School is seeking a full time Middle School/Upper School Spanish teacher.
Additional expectations include attending staff meetings, in-service days including a week in August and a week after school ends in June, and to participate in the life of the school. Faculty hours on campus are 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, with a weekly staff meeting until 5 pm.
Ideal candidates embrace a range of pedagogical approaches, are excited about teaching in a progressive community and have demonstrated a commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching MS and/or US Spanish classes in a variety of grade levels.
Acting in the role of MS or US advisor to a designated class.
Participate in various school-wide events and perform other duties and responsibilities assigned as needed.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree is required. A graduate degree in Spanish, language education and/or a relevant discipline is preferred.
Minimum of three years of teaching world language or a related discipline is preferred.
Prior experience teaching students at the middle and/or high school levels is preferred.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, explaining why you would succeed in this position, resumé, three professional references and salary requirements as attachments, via e-mail to , Please include Spanish Teacher in the subject line.
_The Woodstock Day School is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. WDS prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other legally protected classification._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,194.00 - $62,137.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Private school
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
Saugerties, NY 12477: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

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