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Saint Philip School
Part Time Foreign Language Teacher
Job Description
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence acknowledges that the Catholic School teacher is vital to the educational mission of the Church. The teacher not only stimulates the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, but serves as a consistent, joyful and living witness to the teachings of Christ.
Saint Philip School is looking for a creative and enthusiastic person to serve as the part time (3 day) Foreign Language Teacher for 3 year olds through 8th grade. Interested candidates must be fluent in Spanish. The Foreign Language program at Saint Philip School is a comprehensive program addressing and demonstrating the appropriate intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development of students. Historically, the Foreign Language program has introduced our youngest students to a basic knowledge of the Spanish language and culture, and has helped them over the course of their career at Saint Philip School to develop the ability to speak conversationally, write, and even pray in Spanish.
The teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by providing an environment rooted in Gospel values and academic excellence. This position is hired and evaluated by the principal.
This position requires but is not limited to the following duties:
*Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
*Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
*Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
*Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
*Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives and provides appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning
*Uses effective instructional methods/models according to professional standard practice
*Uses varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments
*Provides instruction and assessment for understanding
*Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
*Practices positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom
*Communicates and collaborates with parents, staff, and administration for optimal student progress regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns
*Accepts constructive feedback and modifies instruction and/or assessment to improve instructional practices
*Deepens students' understanding and appreciation of the culture of countries where foreign language is spoken
*Translates foreign languages into the students' natural language to help them understand
*Teaches students how to read, write, and understand the foreign language
*Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration
*Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
*Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner
*Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs
*Provides effective Foreign Language program of instruction for 3-year-olds through 8th grade based on the needs and capabilities of students
*Incorporates multi-sensory lessons into daily instruction
*Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment
*Develops and maintains a classroom environment appropriate for all learners, within the limits of available resources, and consistent with current best practices in education and science that promote a love of lifelong learning
*Prepares lesson plans consistent with Diocesan policy and our school mission which include providing students with the opportunity to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic problem solvers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information while providing authentic, real world opportunities to engage with information
*Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
*Incorporates technology into daily lessons to include but not limited to Chromebooks, Mimio projector, etc.
*Demonstrates commitment to remaining current in professional practices and developments, informational technologies, and educational research
*Maintains records as required by law, Diocesan policy, and administrative guidelines, and collaborates with colleagues on student progress
*Attends and participates in Faculty Meetings, Diocesan Meetings, Professional Development Days, Faculty Committees, etc.
Interested parties who possess a current teaching certificate or who have successfully completed all requirements to be eligible for a teaching certificate, should send all inquiries to the attention of Keith R. Kline, Principal, at principal@stphilipschool.com or (401) 949-1130 x2