WESTFIELD FRIENDS SCHOOL Hiring for Elementary World Language Teacher Grades PreK-5 Job at Cinnaminson, NJ Full Time

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Westfield Friends School has an immediate opening for a World Language Teacher. While Spanish is the current language taught, we would consider shifting to Chinese or French with the right candidate. This is a 1/4 time to 1/2 time position. There are other tasks at WFS that could be combined with the World Language teaching position to provide more hours. We anticipate this becoming a full time position in 2023-2024.
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There is some flexibility in the hours. Most grades will have World Language twice a week.

Job Specifications:

• A Bachelor of Arts or equivalent.
• Fluent in the target World Language. Heritage speaker preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing ACTFL-aligned curriculum
• Successful candidates will understand the use of authentic, age-appropriate materials in supporting students’ language acquisition

• Philosophical alignment with Friends education and its emphasis on experiential education. At all ages, students will learn and gain comfort in using Spanish to communicate and collaborate

• Discretion, respect, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are a must.

• Commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community and a working style consistent with Quaker values

Westfield Friends School welcomes and celebrates community members of all faiths, cultures, nationalities, races, genders, and economic backgrounds. Our families and faculty come to us from various parts of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey; we are a reflection of these very diverse communities.

Westfield Friends School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cinnaminson, NJ 08057: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• World Language Teacher: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• Chinese (Preferred)
• French (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New Jersey Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location