Indian Creek is the premier independent school in the Annapolis area where KINDNESS is currency, WELL-BEING is priority, and EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION is relentlessly pursued. ICS is a co-ed day school in which students age 3 to Grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. Located on a beautiful, 114-acre campus in Crownsville, Maryland (just north of Annapolis), ICS students are nurtured and known as individuals while being challenged to discover their passions, purpose, and potential. ICS students develop self-worth, the confidence to take intellectual risks, and the ability to work collaboratively. They are prepared to live in a dynamic and global community where achievement comes not only from knowing but knowing how to learn. The Indian Creek community is actively committed to diversity, equity, and belonging, and we foster an inclusive environment in which students feels understood, valued, respected, and affirmed.

ICS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission and values, who are committed to nurturing learners as individuals, and who are looking to join a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about education. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Because we are a small school, every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission.

This position is full time, 10-month position with occasional summer responsibilities, reporting to the Upper School Principal.

Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections of Upper School Spanish ranging from Spanish 1 to advanced level Spanish, and possibly including a section of Grade 8 Spanish.
• Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community.
• Deliver the curriculum through classroom teaching and differentiated instruction.
• Collaborate with a Spanish department that is committed to building language skills and cultural competence.
• Work with the Upper School principal, Upper School team, and the Leadership Team to ensure high quality education and a joyful and engaging high school experience for students.
• Use a variety of assessments, such as student portfolios and project-based learning to measure student learning and drive instruction. Provide feedback on student assignments in a timely and constructive manner.
• Use real-world situations to facilitate language use when speaking, writing, listening, and reading.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Serve as an academic advisor to a group of students.
• Attend all divisional, departmental, and school faculty meetings including professional development days.
• Desire to be actively engaged in learning and ongoing professional growth.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (Master’s preferred).
• Fluency in Spanish and teaching experience.
• Strong desire to teach high school aged students and to be part of a dedicated high school faculty.
• Educational philosophy aligns with the mission and vision of Indian Creek School.
• Resilient, mission-driven, and proactive in creating a supportive learning environment for students.
• Collaborative by nature, and an effective communicator with students, teachers, administrators, and families.
• Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft products.
• Federal and State Background Check clearance.