The community of EBI, including the faculty and staff, is a unique and valuable asset to the school. It is with this in mind that, in addition to specific responsibilities, it is essential that all EBI employees demonstrate the following:

• Personal alignment with the EBI mission and the IB mission
• Value for bilingualism, educational excellence, diversity, international mindedness and the cultivation of character
• Enjoy working in a diverse, international and collaborative school environment
• Effective listening, speaking, writing and presenting skills in both Spanish and English, as required
• A positive attitude and a deep sense of professionalism

The Teacher will guide students through the different learning processes involved with various subjects and/or skills, thus contributing to the students’ development as mature, capable and responsible world citizens. The teacher must be able to develop and maintain a classroom environment that ensures effective learning and incorporates pedagogical innovations and research. He/she must employ the appropriate teaching methodology in order to meet established program objectives and be capable of understanding and meeting the needs of students. 

Specific responsibilities include:

Planning & Preparation for Learning

• Know the subject matter well.
• Incorporate International Baccalaureate pedagogy.
• Have a good grasp of how students learn.
• Backwards plan with big ideas, essential questions, knowledge, and skill goals.
• Plan on-the-spot and unit assessments to measure student learning.
• Design lessons that target multiple learning needs, styles, and interests.

Classroom Management

• Foster positive interactions and teach useful social skills.
• Have a repertoire of discipline “moves” that can defuse most behavior problems before learning is impacted.
• Capture and maintain most students’ attention.
• Maximize academic learning time through coherence, lesson momentum, and smooth transitions.

Delivery of Instruction for Spanish classes

• Activate students’ prior knowledge and hook their interest in each unit and lesson.
• Use clear explanations, appropriate language, and examples to present material.
• Orchestrate effective strategies, materials, and groupings to foster student learning.
• Have students think about, discuss, and use the ideas and skills being taught.
• Supporting instruction that aligns with the IB framework and assessment criteria.
• Developing curriculum which supports in the preparation for the DELE Spanish Proficiency Exam.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate most students’ learning needs.

Monitoring, Assessment, and Follow-Up 

• Provide clear criteria for proficiency, including rubrics and examples of work.
• Frequently check for understanding and give students helpful information if they seem confused.
• Have students set goals, self- assess, and know where they stand academically.
• Take responsibility for students who are not succeeding and get them extra help.

Professional Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork, duties, and assignments accurately and punctually.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Be ethical and above-board, use good judgment, and maintain confidentiality with student records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, share teaching ideas, and look at student work.
• Seeks out effective teaching ideas from colleagues, workshops, and other sources.

Required:

• BA in Spanish, Latin American or Spanish Literature, or related field

• Bilingual English / Spanish

Preferable:

• Experience teaching middle-school students
• Experience teaching Spanish Literature or Spanish as a Foreign Language
• Experience teaching  in other international or bilingual schools
• Have PYP, MYP, or IB Diploma training

• Application Process:

  To be considered for the position, please complete an application and upload a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for at least three professional references, including supervisors.

  
  

  EBI is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

About Education

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) is a PK to grade 8 independent school with two campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area: one in Oakland and one in Emeryville. EBI is the only Spanish-English bilingual, International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Northern California. Guided by the International Baccalaureate tenets that promote inquiry, respect, and understanding among an array of diverse learners, Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is the only Spanish-English bilingual IB independent school in Northern California. A personable and inclusive school community with a welcoming culture, EBI provides a rich, multilingual, international learning experience for its students. In addition, EBI families play an integral part in the school’s development. As a school of distinction, EBI embraces its strong cultural heritage and is authentic in its commitment to equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and social justice.

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