Job Postings

Job Description:

The Blake School seeks a creative and dynamic full-time Upper School Spanish teacher for a one-semester sabbatical coverage from January 2022 through June 2022 . This is a temporary position.

Strong candidates will demonstrate native or near-native fluency with outstanding teaching ability and extensive experience with students in advanced-level Spanish. This position entails teaching three sections of high school Spanish 5. Modern & classical languages teachers design curriculum, assessments and instruction driven by ACTFL standards and language proficiency targets that emphasize students’ development of language skills and confidence in the language. Candidates should have a strong interest in working in a community committed to pluralism and be inquisitive, self-directed and team-oriented.

Blake is particularly interested in candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, lived experience and thinking that makes our community strong and empowers students to engage across differences. 

Application review will begin immediately. Blake will typically cover the travel and lodging costs for finalist candidates visiting from out of town.

Experience and Skills:

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Spanish (a teaching credential is not required)
• Native or near-native fluency in the language
• Successful experience teaching Spanish to high school students using student-centered pedagogy
• Training in the teaching of a world language and knowledge of essential concepts of Second Language Acquisition
• Demonstrated intercultural competence
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including humor and flexibility
• Strong organizational ability
• Respect for children and their potential
• Creative, joyful approach to learning and teaching
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Constructivist educational philosophy
• Commitment to partnership with parents/guardians

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,366 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of three campuses (Minneapolis, Hopkins and Wayzata) each with its own facilities designed for specific ages, schedules and activities. The mission of the school is to provide students with an excellent, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to a common set of values.

The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE

To apply, please visit: https://www.blakeschool.org/about/employment

Candidates should possess the ability to teach young children Spanish language and culture, providing an immersive experience in the target language through multi-modal, differentiated, and responsive instruction. In addition, candidates should demonstrate the ability to create developmentally appropriate curricula, establish a nurturing and engaging classroom environment for all students, and work collaboratively with a teaching partner, various colleagues, and parents/guardians. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate strength in the integration of technology to enhance Spanish instruction, and apply knowledge regarding best instructional practices in teaching world languages. Candidates are expected to carry out the mission of SPA, "shaping the minds and hearts of the people who will change the world," to support the vision of the Lower School and to contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom.

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Saint Thomas Academy seeks a Long-Term Substitute French Teacher beginning immediately through March 12, 2021 (potential to be extended). The qualified candidate will be willing to embrace the mission of Saint Thomas Academy and the philosophy of the World Language Department. Saint Thomas Academy employees advance the mission of the Academy by developing the intellectual, spiritual, moral and physical potential of each cadet, and by cultivating the practice of leadership so that each student has the skills and confidence to be a leader.  

Long-term Substitute-French 2020-21.docx.pdf

SPPS has two full-time openings for licensed French teachers. Both are at the middle-school level. We are a large urban school district which emphasizes equity in all our practices. Apply at: www.spps.org/careers

Anyone who would be interested in a .5 FTE German position at Coon Rapids High School, is encouraged to apply at AHschools.us (link to posting)

Coon Rapids is a northern suburb of Minneapolis. It is a large district and can likely cobble together more FTE among buildings, but the original post if part-time. 

St. Francis Xavier School, Buffalo MN seeks a full-time Latin teacher to provide classroom instruction to students in Kindergarten-8^th grade.

The candidate should possess a MN teaching license or applicable licensure, be able to work with a variety of age groups, have strong communication skills, and be able to work as a member of a team.  It is preferred that the candidate is also a practicing Catholic.

To apply for this position, please send letter of introduction, resume, and three letters of reference to alisa.louwagie@stfxb.org.  The review of applications will begin immediately.  The position remains open until filled.

The Blake School seeks to hire a dynamic Latin teacher for grades 9-12, capable of teaching all levels of Upper School Latin, for the 2019-2020 school year.  The ideal candidate is an accomplished teacher of Latin with student-centered pedagogy and successful classroom experience. We are looking for a candidate who is familiar with current teaching and learning research – including Standards for Classical Language Learning and Comprehensible Input — involved in ongoing professional development and experienced with effective use of established and emergent technologies, preferably in a 1:1 environment. Because this position requires collaborative work with faculty in and out of the Modern and Classical Languages Department, excellent interpersonal skills are a must. Successful candidates will be positive, enthusiastic and proactive educators with a passion for working with adolescents and supporting them in developing a high level of proficiency in Latin. Blake is particularly interested in candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, lived experience and thinking that makes a community strong and empowers students to engage across differences.

Additional duties will include advising students, holding conferences with students and parents, active engagement in the work of the department and participation in department, division and all-school initiatives. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position for one year only.

For full job description and to apply online, visit www.blakeschool.org.

Prior Lake Savage Area Schools are growing school district with an outstanding German program.  We have two full time German positions at Prior Lake High School and we are looking for an energetic, out-going colleague to lead the German program at the middle school level.  We are teaching in the TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) and/or CI (Comprehensible Input) method.  Obviously, candidates with a TPRS/CI background or interest would be preferred but it is not required.  Our district is very supportive of training teachers in TPRS/CI.  There is a great possibility of growth in the position in the very near future. Click here for the application.  

If you have any questions, please contact Jon Ingalsbe via email: jingalsbe@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us or Birgit Pope via email: bpope@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

The Xperitas Board has Board member openings and is seeking qualified applicants who reflect the organization’s values of deep respect for cultures, diversity, and learning. 

How to Apply

For your application, please send:

• Your resume/CV

• Responses to the following:

• • What skills & experiences will you bring to the Board?

  • Why are you passionate about the mission of Xperitas?

No cover letter or letter of inquiry required. Please send your application materials to BoardRecruitment@xperitas.org by June 21, 2019.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Dual Language teacher and a K-5 Spanish Immersion teacher.  For details and application, please go to https://www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Elementary%2fEarly+Childhood+Teaching.