Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: 7-12 Italian Teacher

Reports to: World Language Department Chair, Assistant Headmaster for Academic Affairs

Department: Faculty

Classification: Exempt

Contract Length: 10 months

Position Summary

Delbarton School, an independent Benedictine Catholic school for young men in grades 7-12, seeks excellent candidates for the role of teacher. Candidates should be compelling teachers who are confident in their capacity to create and deliver a dynamic, engaging, and challenging curriculum to middle and high school students. In addition to their teaching assignments, all faculty are expected to contribute to the life of the school community through coaching and/or moderating student activities. The preferred candidate is enthusiastic about Italian and world languages with a degree in a related field of study. The ability to also teach French and/or admissions experience is a plus.

Position Responsibilities

• Advances the Benedictine Catholic mission and philosophy of Delbarton School in all professional duties.

• Adheres to all school policies and regulations, while supporting the school’s spiritual, artistic, and educational mission.

• Maintains a positive and engaging classroom environment where students are encouraged and challenged at all levels of development.

• Works collaboratively with colleagues and the Administration to foster a dynamic literary community where students create, collaborate, and serve.

• Demonstrates and effectively communicates knowledge of and competency in Italian curriculum; organizes learning materials to maximize time, as well as engages and motivates students.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Attributes)

• Undergraduate degree in Italian or related field and/or Master’s degree strongly preferred.

• Possesses ability to effectively teach and assess an academically gifted and diverse student population.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• History of collegiality and collaboration with other colleagues, teachers and administrators.

• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning profiles.

• Innovative, creative, and flexible teaching style.

• Understands the developmental needs of students and how they learn best.

• Demonstrated and direct experience using a wide range of instructional technology tools.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lifting or carrying 1-20 lbs.

• Regular pushing/pulling/bending/stooping/kneeling

• Regularly climbing stairs**

• Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

• Requires physical presence, work to be performed on campus

• ** Denotes essential functions of the position

Disclaimer: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Delbarton reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. The incumbent, if applicable, will be notified of any changes before they become effective. Delbarton School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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