IB MYP and DP Spanish Teacher

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Spanish to students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) with students participating in the MYP eAssessment. The position requires a deep understanding of the IB curriculum, effective classroom management, and a passion for fostering language proficiency and cultural awareness. 

LCIS is dedicated to delivering world-class education through caring, accomplished, and inspiring teachers who are leaders in their fields.  Our vision of high-quality teaching and learning in the Spanish classroom includes inquiry learning, assessment for learning, differentiation for diverse learners and proficiency levels, frequent student cooperative learning, and teaching for conceptual understanding and contextualisation of concepts. We recognise that high-quality learning is transformative, challenging, and personalised, enabling students to meaningfully engage with big ideas. The IB Approaches to Learning are at the heart of an LCIS education.

Successful candidates will have:

• BA in Education required; MA preferred
• An undergraduate degree in Spanish language acquisition
• Teaching credential or certificate required
• DELE training prefered
• Minimum of two years teaching experience
• IB experience preferred
• International work/ living experience
• Proficiency in integrating technology to enhance learning
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Disposition that embraces collaboration and flexibility
• A passion for teaching and learning
• A ready smile and a sense of humour.

Teaching:

• Instruct DP and MYP students in Spanish, focusing on language acquisition, literature, and cultural understanding.
• Design and deliver engaging and challenging lessons that align with IB curriculum standards.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment encouraging student participation and critical thinking.

Curriculum Development:

• Develop and adapt instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure alignment of the Spanish curriculum with the IB framework.

Assessment:

• Implement formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to support their language development.
• Prepare students for IB assessments, including internal assessments, language portfolios, and exams.

Cultural Awareness:

• Integrate cultural elements into lessons to enhance students' understanding of Hispanophone cultures.