Adjunct Spanish Instructor

Position Summary:

Yeshiva University High School for Boys/MTA is looking for a dynamic, caring, organized, knowledgeable and thoughtful Spanish Language teacher to teach first and second year Spanish in a part time capacity for the 24-25 academic year. We have a strong Foreign Language Department, led by our Chair Ms. Tova Rosenberg, who has developed a strong culture of teamwork, learning, and collaboration amongst the Foreign Language team members.

Position Responsibilities:

The position is a part time role, which will include teaching 3 periods of a Spanish Elective for Grades 11 and 12.

Experience & Educational Background:

A Bachelor's degree and experience teaching Spanish language are required.

Skills & Competencies:

• The ideal candidate will first and foremost be passionate about student growth, and have a warm and engaging personality that can be used in developing meaningful relationships with each student.
• They will have mastery of educational pedagogy and the subject matter, but will also be strongly motivated by continued opportunities to grow and develop as an effective educator.
• Candidates should have experience in teaching Spanish Language---Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, and Literature.
• Candidates should have experience integrating technology in the classroom and the ability to differentiate instruction and to work with a range of different levels in the classroom.
• The ideal candidate should have a passion for teaching foreign language in High School.
• The candidate should have a mastery of Methods for Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language.
• The teacher should create a learning environment where students are motivated to learn and use Spanish.
• The teacher should develop learning experiences which are dynamic and engaging and where inquiry, curiosity and exploration are valued.

Salary Range:

• $30,000 - $40,000

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.