Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work in a proficiency-based environment where focus on student-created communication of language is built through a well-articulated curriculum. Community School of Naples has state-of-the-art language learning resources to support teaching and learning, thus engaging students as enthusiastic learners. Through CSN's Global Exchange Program, CSN is intent on getting its faculty and students out of the classroom and into the world to authentically use their language skills, and multiple opportunities for faculty to serve as overseas chaperones are available each year. Teaching responsibilities will include 5 sections of Spanish. Other responsibilities include serving as an advisor to a group of students and serving as Spanish Team sponsor.

CSN is one of the top independent schools in southwest Florida and maintains a PK3-12 school enrollment of over 1000 students. CSN has a high retention rate with many dedicated teachers here for longer than 10 years; some more than 30. Our students track higher than all other southwest Florida schools in test scores, extracurricular activities, and college acceptances. The school’s beautiful 77-acre campus features lush landscaping, ponds, and an open atmosphere.

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in written and spoken Spanish.
• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish (Master’s degree preferred), and a strong academic background.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience teaching all levels of Spanish, with AP Spanish Language and/or AP Spanish Literature a plus.
• Comfortable using a language lab and other technologies
• Committed to ongoing professional development that supports ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, CI (Comprehensible Input), and guiding principles such as authentic materials, backward design, teaching grammar and vocabulary in context, and Can-Do statements for goal setting and reflection, among others.
• Community School of Naples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are a required part of CSN’s employment eligibility process.

About Community School of Naples

CSN is one of the top independent, non-sectarian day schools in Florida and maintains a PK-12 enrollment of 1,000+ students. CSN students are consistently top-ranked when compared to all other Southwest Florida students-whether test scores, extracurricular activities, or college acceptances. The school’s educational program includes a comprehensive curriculum, a gifted faculty and a low student-faculty ratio. These elements ensure that each student experiences a challenging education that only an independent, college preparatory school can provide. CSN is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

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