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Antilles School, Inc. Teaching Faculty: Middle and Upper School Spanish Department in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
Reports directly to: Middle and Upper School Division Director Department: Middle and Upper School Position type: Full time, exempt, 10-month position Salary: $60,000 Start date: August 12, 2024 *Location: Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802 Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12. Excellence, diversity, and community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. We pride ourselves on inspiring each student to reach their potential in a multicultural setting that is one of the hallmarks of our school. Antilles combines educational excellence and character development to transform our students into young adults prepared for college, career, and life. Antilles strives to develop the whole child through challenging academic courses, technology, music, art, and athletics. Antilles is committed to maintaining a diverse and gifted faculty and staff who reflect a generous spirit in their respect for knowledge and accomplishment, as well as for one another and the students we teach. Our mission is to enable students to acquire confidence in their individual talents and to value the gifts of others. Position Overview Antilles School is seeking dynamic and talented teachers to join a committed team of educators in a collaborative environment that places a high value on flexible thinking and problem-solving. Ideal candidates are passionate and self-motivated professionals, prepared to teach a range of college prep courses that support a wide range of learning styles and abilities. An understanding of, and a commitment to, a culturally and ethnically diverse population is essential. Teachers are expected to apply best practices and educationally sound approaches to integrating technology into the curriculum. The current position includes teaching Spanish Language and Cultures to Middle School students Levels 1-3 and may include opportunities to teach other courses in the future. The Antilles School Middle and Upper School Spanish department is seeking a Spanish teacher committed to creative delivery of content, hands-on student experiences, and a willingness to collaborate with other faculty in the department. Educational Qualifications* - Bachelors degree or higher, required Skills, Abilities and Competencies - Demonstrated command of knowledge applicable to the position - Understanding of pedagogy and fostering intellectual growth - Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with multiple constituencies - Excellent communication skills - Cultural competence - Positive, detail-oriented team player with the ability to be self-directed - Technological literacy []{style="fon "}