Bilingual French & Spanish Language Teacher SY26-27

Position Overview: DCI is hiring a full-time Bilingual French & Spanish Language Teacher. This teaching position entails instructional and planning responsibilities for providing IB French & Spanish education to students at DCI during the school year. Depending on the level of the language course, this content will be partially or completely taught in French & Spanish.

Salary Range:  $63,113 - $105,575 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience) 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• A Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred.
• Spanish & French language prefered
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Clear a background check.

Key Qualities & Skills:

• Bilingual and biliterate in French & Spanish.
• Past experience teaching MYP/DP French/Spanish (Language A or B), [Specific Courses], and similar AP and Honors courses.
• Deliver exceptional French instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners.
• Plan curriculum using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB DP Language curriculum framework.
• Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
• Plan lessons using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB French & Spanish Education curriculum framework. 
• Deliver exceptional French instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners in a culturally responsive manner.
• Advise students, including teaching an advisory class using our advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the school’s instructional program.
• Ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing charter school, and remain organized, responsible, and accountable.
• Ability to proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school’s discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning.
• Ability to accept and implement feedback received for real-time improvement. 
• Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
• Embrace professional development through attending coaching meetings, school/content-based sessions, and external development opportunities to deliver instruction at a high level. 
• Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership. 
• High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
• Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.