Elementary Spanish Immersion Art Specialist

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Elementary Spanish Immersion Art Specialist

Company: International Spanish Language Academy


Description: *Carry out all responsibilities associated with elementary immersion Art specialist teaching assignment.
*Conduct Art instruction in Spanish.
*Interweave Hispanic cultures into instruction throughout the school year.
*Infuse multi-cultural education and concepts into the Art curriculum on a continual basis.
*Develop IBPYP curriculum materials and instructional strategies for elementary students as a part of a school-wide team.
*Communicate closely and encourage parental involvement regarding Art curriculum goals.
*Create a safe classroom environment.
*Collaborate with school-wide team members (classroom teachers, director and PYP coordinator) regarding program implementation.
*Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures and evaluation processes in immersion programs.
*Participate in weekly program planning and staff development activities.
*Participate in all training programs required for immersion and the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme.Job Requirements
A valid Minnesota Art teaching license is required. The candidate must have native or near native proficiency in the Spanish language. A minimum of one year of elementary school experience is preferred. A minimum of six months of living in a Spanish speaking country is preferred.Prior immersion classroom/art teaching experience is preferred. Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme is also preferred. For non-native Spanish speakers a score of ‘superior’ on the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) is strongly preferred.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
*Ability to relate positively to elementary-age children.
*Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the full immersion teaching philosophy.
*Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme.
*Ability to implement creative and innovative teaching strategies.
*Good organizational skills and flexibility in relating to students, parents, peers, and supervisors.
*Must be able to work well in a team environment through cooperation and participation.
*In-depth knowledge of a Hispanic culture.
*In-depth knowledge of the physical education discipline.
*Ability to appropriately teach children with different ability levels and learning styles.
*Ability to understand that students are individuals, and the skill to work effectively with individual strengths and needs of students.
*Knowledge and ability to creatively instill the love of learning in students.
*Ability to incorporate international cultures into lesson plans throughout the year.
*Creatively strive to make connections with parent, other classes, community, and beyond.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Must be able to appropriately and patiently work well with elementary-age children in and outside of the classroom.WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires the incumbent to work mainly in a classroom setting.
This position also requires other duties and responsibilities as needed that may not be included in this job description.

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Location: Minnesota

Date: Thu, 29 May 2025 01:51:15 GMT


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