Robert C. Parker School seeks an experienced teacher for our established Spanish program. This role is immediately available.
You are a warm, caring, positive individual who is committed to hands-on and project-oriented teaching. Our school has a dedicated, collaborative faculty and involved, interested families. Your ability to collaborate across academic disciplines and see the Spanish program as part of the whole school is important. You thrive in a warm, collegial environment and welcome autonomy as an educator.
Duties for this Role
- Teach – Deliver Spanish classes in person to grades 5 – 8 during the academic year
- Shape and guide the development of the Spanish curriculum
- Continuous growth and improvement – Parker School supports professional development inside and outside the school. It is expected that teachers identify and engage in these activities
Requirements for the Role
- Professional level spoken and written Spanish language is required. Full / Native level fluency in Spanish is preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English is required
- Demonstrated, effective classroom management skills and strategies
- Bachelor’s degree is required, MA is preferred
- Experience teaching in an independent school is highly preferred
- Teaching certificate is preferred but not required
About Robert C Parker School
The Robert C Parker School is an independent private Pre-K through Grade 8 school in Wynantskill, 10 minutes from downtown Albany, New York. Parker School practices a progressive model of education with a thematic, project-based approach that inspires students’ curiosity and passion to achieve. We use our 77- acre classroom of meadows, woods, streams and a science pond for learning in all seasons. Visit our website and explore our school – https://parkerschool.org/
Pay Transparency Statement
Starting salary is commensurate with experience. Brand-new teachers with no experience will start at $40K. Maximum starting salary is $46k.