Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Title: High School Spanish - LEAD TEACHER

Reports to: Director of the High School and Head of Schools

Required: Bachelor's degree in Education or Spanish, Teacher certification

Preferred: MYP/DP teacher: certification of completion for MYP/DP training in Spanish

Work Days/Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm Monday-Wednesday & Friday; Thursday 7:30am- 4:30pm

Job Summary:

A High School Spanish - LEAD TEACHER teaches four Spanish classes, one for each high school grade level, planning and implementing the MYP (9th and 10th grade) and DP (11th and 12th grade) program in consistent and creative ways, informed by the MYP and/or DP subject guide as supplied by the IB. The lead teacher creates and carries out unit plans and assessments that are aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) MYP and/or DP framework, the Common Core Standards and/or other state/national standards (subject dependent). Lead teachers work to integrate faith into their teaching responsibilities. Lead teachers will consistently use data to inform their instructional practice and support students to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

All Staff Responsibilities:

Provide a safe school environment, indoors and out, per directives regarding building operations (keys, fobs, alarm codes), the Daystar Distinctives and Responsive Classroom practices

Participate in a brief staff prayer to start the day at 7:35 sharp on Monday through Thursday in the Gathering Place

Participate in school engagement events to promote positive school culture

Complete arrival and dismissal duties as assigned

Fulfill essential job functions based on one’s specific job description; and during times of school drills or emergencies, assist others as able

Be on time, appropriately dressed and ready for work at assigned days/times

Adhere to all of the requirements outlined in the Staff Handbook and comply with the school policies

Be an excellent ambassador of Daystar Academy at all times

Essential Job Functions Relative to role as MS or HS Lead Teacher:

Provide a safe learning environment based on Daystar Distinctives, Responsive Classroom practices, and Daystar’s faith development strands

When designing the learning space, comply with Visual Markers of a Daystar Classroom

Plan and teach, guided by appropriate standards (the common core standards or other prescribed standards, such as NGSS), and in compliance with the International Baccalaureate Standards and Practices as found in the MYP and DP subject guides, as well as according to Daystar’s expectations

Take appropriate initiative and display a growth mindset, creating and regularly reflecting on individual pedagogical goals

Submit unit plans and weekly lesson plans as prescribed by supervisor

Maintain records related to student growth and achievement, supporting and extending as needed

Maintain student work samples, including teacher feedback and assessment, and encourage students to reflect on their work and their progress throughout the year

Communicate in an ongoing and meaningful way with students’ parents/guardians through email, phone calls, progress reports and during parent/teacher conferences in order to ensure congruence and clear expectations about academic and/or behavioral concerns

Provide assessment feedback to students and parents in a timely manner, updating Toddle regularly

Update Toddle platform (portfolio) regularly with classroom and/or student highlights

Collaborate with other teachers to plan and implement MYP Interdisciplinary units

Develop learning excursions and/or invite special guests to deepen class curriculum, helping work towards the yearly goal of 12-15 learning excursions per grade

Demonstrate and insist on respectful use of class materials and the school environment

Professionally collaborate with teachers and staff members to ensure consistency and continuity throughout the school

Supervise students and generally assist as assigned

Attend and participate in all required parent-facing events (ie, parent-teacher conferences, showcase nights, etc.)