Greenbrier Academy for Girls Hiring for Foreign Language Teacher – Spanish Job at Princeton, WV Full Time

• Do you love sharing your energy and passion for foreign languages, especially Spanish?
• Do you want more than a job? Do you want purpose?

Greenbrier Academy for Girls is searching for a passionate and dependable full-time foreign language teacher specializing in Spanish to join our team.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION (must relocate within 60 miles of Pence Springs, WV)

Located in Pence Springs, West Virginia, Greenbrier Academy is an all-girls therapeutic boarding school with students between the ages of 14-18. While at Greenbrier Academy, our students are surrounded by 140 acres of woodland, dogs & cats from our animal program, horses in our stables & multiple buildings dedicated to all aspects of their well-being. This serene, natural setting provides a safe refuge from the calamity of modern teenage life, allowing for education and healing without distraction.

You will be responsible for teaching foreign languages to students by using exploratory lessons and immersive experiences. You will ensure our students understand and demonstrate different levels of language mastery, from writing and speaking to discussing topics using the foreign language. This will be accomplished by tailoring lesson plans to individual students or classes and setting homework and assessments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students.
• Provide conversational classes where pronunciation and essential words and phrases are taught.
• Teach writing and Spanish composition classes.
• Conduct research on teaching methods, materials, and language games used in class.
• Schedule and prepare students for oral and written examinations.
• Monitor students’ progress by writing reports and grading assessments.
• Organize feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Provide suggestions for further learning and schedule intervention sessions with struggling students.
• Teach students about foreign cultures, including festivals, traditional food, dress, and social conventions.
• Organize fun events where students can showcase their foreign language skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a foreign language, literature, or equivalent may be required.
• Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to pass a WV Cares background check
• A teaching certificate or license preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,000.00 – $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location