Spanish Teacher at International School of Indiana – Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Summary: Lower School teachers at The International School of Indiana work in a multicultural environment with families, teachers and staff from around the world. Teachers work with a highly collaborative team of grade level colleagues, coordinators and specialists to implement a rigorous Primary Years Programme that is engaging and student-centered.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach Units of Inquiry in a Spanish immersion classroom
• Contribute to school programs and events
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Create positive educational climate for students
• Participate in professional development
• Tutor students individually, as needed
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Communicate with parents in a positive and timely manner
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when working in a dynamic environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• First-language speaker of Spanish
• Proficiency / Fluent in English
• Open-minded
• An ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Sense of humor and positive outlook
• Up to date on best practices in working with children and safeguarding

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• International outlook
• Able to use and apply technology in the classroom
• Teaching experience in a diverse, multicultural environment

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience working with Lower School aged students (age 3-11) preferred
• Experience with the Primary Years Programme, play-based and/or early childhood education (Montessori, Reggio, etc.) preferred

Physical Demands & Work Activities

This position requires the ability to perform the following physical activities, with varying frequency depending on daily responsibilities:

• Sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods
• Moving between classrooms and work areas throughout the day
• Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, pushing, and pulling as needed
• Reaching above shoulder height and below knee level
• Climbing stairs
• Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds (occasionally more, as required)
• Moving into different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight or confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position (standing or sitting) for extended periods

Essential Job Activities

The role regularly involves:

• Moving about to accomplish tasks and transition between worksites or classrooms
• Communicating with students, colleagues, parents, and staff to exchange information
• Repeating motions that may include use of wrists, hands, and fingers (e.g., writing, typing, classroom activities)
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work

The position does not typically require:

• Operating heavy machinery or power tools
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment

Environmental Conditions

The work environment may include:

• Indoor classroom settings
• Occasional exposure to noisy environments typical of a school setting
• Occasional outdoor exposure and varying temperatures during school activities

No hazardous conditions are expected as part of normal job duties