Middle School Spanish Teacher

This is a full-time position reporting to the Middle School Head. The Boulder Country Day Middle School Spanish Teacher teaches Spanish in grades 6-8 following the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) model. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Teach up to 5 sections of Middle School Spanish
• Collaborate with middle school faculty, learning specialists, and division head to build, review, and revise  meaningful and engaging curriculum
• Participate in ongoing training and weekly faculty meetings 
• Support enrollment and retention by assisting with tours, events, and other school outreach
• Perform other duties as directed by the Head of School

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Speak Spanish fluently
• Bachelor’s in Spanish education, Master’s preferred;
• Education in or exposure to Developmental Designs for Middle School or Responsive Classroom for Middle School;
• Experience teaching in grades 6-8;
• Demonstrated love for working with middle school students;
• Experience working in an IB setting;
• Keen interest in experiential learning;
• Knowledge of or background in independent schools;
• Desire to teach in a technology rich 1:1 learning environment including innovative use of technology and digital resources in math and science;
• Ability to differentiate within each class;
• Flexibility, ability to work with change, and strengths in innovation; and
• Effective communication skills.

 

Hours and Pay

• BCD’s Middle School Spanish Teacher will work 7:30-3:30
• Salary for Learning Specialists starts at $54,000 (for 10 months following an August through May school year calendar) and compensation increases commensurate with years of experience and degree attained.
• This is an exempt position with full time benefits:
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 6 PTO days
  • Time off with school closures Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break
  • Sick time – 1 hour of accrued sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year
  • Health benefits - medical, dental, vision, STD &LTD, life
  • 2024 Wellness Floating Holiday – up to 8 hours to be used in 2024
  • Wellness Stipend – up to $300 on wellness items such as fitness classes, fitness equipment, fitness electronics, massage, chiropractic services, etc.
  • Bereavement leave – up to 5 days for immediate family and 3 days for near relatives
  • May be eligible for Leave of Absence (FMLA, FAMLI)
  • Tax support - BCD pays 100% of tax, both the employer tax and employee tax for Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)
  • Retirement, 403(B) pre-tax plan with TIAA and BCD match up to 5%
  • Child(ren) benefits:
    • Tuition support – with tuition reduction based on hours worked for enrolled child(ren) during the school year
    • Childcare support “After 3” – cost reduction for enrolled child(ren) during the school year
    • Summer camp support – cost reduction for child(ren) enrolled in summer camp

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Commitment
Boulder Country Day School recognizes and values all forms of diversity and is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths. Our intentional commitment to embracing and exploring issues of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in support of social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals. 

 

How to Apply

We invite all interested and qualified candidates to send a current resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position to [email protected].