Employment

Part-Time Lower Elementary Spanish Teacher

Position Overview
We are seeking a Lower Elementary Spanish Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. The teacher will follow our spiraling curriculum to develop and implement lessons for our kindergarten through 2nd grade students. The program aims to develop awareness of Hispanic culture and language. The kindergarten class is designed as an introductory course, with emphasis on oral language. The first- and second-grade classes are designed as a sequence where written language (reading and writing) is introduced, though the emphasis continues to be oral.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree; current Spanish Education students considered
• Experience teaching or working with groups of elementary-aged children
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Strong Spanish and English communication skills
• Passion and enthusiasm for Hispanic language and culture
Hours and Compensation
The Teacher will be compensated for up to 6.5 hours/week, including 3 instructional hours, 1.5 hours for planning and prep, a 1 hour weekly Spanish planning meeting, and a 1 hour weekly all-staff meeting. On-campus classroom hours will include two afternoons/week, with the schedule to be determined between the successful candidate and the school. Compensation is $17/hour.
For More Information and To Apply
For more information about the Blacksburg New School visit www.new-school.org.
Interested applicants should forward letter of interest and resume to hiring@new-school.org. Review of applicants will begin immediately. As a small non-profit organization, Blacksburg New School is regrettably unable to sponsor applicants in need of visas. The Blacksburg New School is an equal opportunity employer.