Job Description:
Greensboro Global Academy
Hiring Immediately
Lead Bilingual Teachers
Are you looking for a fulfilling opportunity as a Bilingual teacher (Spanish and English) to make a true difference in the lives of 13-17-year-old young men and women? Do you have a passion for teaching in an environment where relevant experiential learning and creativity are valued as much as meeting learning standards? If you are a teacher who cares as much about the wellbeing and social emotional development of students as much as you do academic growth, this may be “a lifetime opportunity” you can’t miss.
Are you looking for a teaching experience where you are appreciated and valued for all that you do every day? You will be with us!
You’ll be challenged to connect course curriculum to meaningful and engaging activities that reflect the social realities of your students’ lives. These activities will help your students engage with the subject matter and understand how the content of the course plays a role in the larger world.
We are looking for Exceptional Bilingual Educators.
Someone who is:
• Fully literate in English and Spanish (Levels of proficiency considered)
• Eligible to be certified in NC as a High School Subject Area Teacher
• Devoted to interacting with people from diverse backgrounds
• Embodies our design principles of Equity, Personalization, Authentic Work and Collaborative Design in all work activities and actions
• Creates out of the box daily lesson plans with project-based assignments that are engaging, educational and exciting for the student
• Plans, prepares and delivers instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Incorporates goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to the student’s life.
• Assess regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing
• Identifies students who have experienced great personal changes and trauma
• Great role model who is excited about professional growth and learning
• Good at motivating and inspiring students
• Organized and careful about time management
• Service-oriented collaborative team player
• Ability to work with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, equity, honesty and personal accountability at all times
• Committed to Experiential learning with an emphasis on lifelong learning and skills.
• Dedicated to Interdisciplinary learning and committed to understanding as the goal of learning instead of rote knowledge
• Places an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking
• Incorporates culturally responsive teaching when designing lessons
• Experienced in administering language proficiency assessments, authentic assessments, and portfolios
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Education
• Proficient in English and Spanish
• Certified in North Carolina or a reciprocal State (or willingness to obtain certification)
• Dedicated to authentic, innovative, experiential learning
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team
SALARY
This is a 12-month position and the salary is competitively based on education level and experience. Generous bonus system in place with relocation reimbursement, signing bonus, and end of the year bonus.
BENEFITS
The following benefits are offered to full-time staff:
· Health Insurance
· Health Savings
· Vision Insurance – optional
· Dental Insurance – optional · Life Insurance
· Long-Term Disability.
· 401k contribution
· Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation
TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume, a cover letter detailing your teaching experience, your interest in the position, and any other supporting materials you would like to share via email with the subject line “Teacher” to jobopps@greensboroglobalacademy.org
GGA does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Education
• Proficient in English and Spanish
• Certified in North Carolina or a reciprocal State (or willingness to obtain certification)
• Dedicated to authentic, innovative, experiential learning
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team