St. Anne’s School is a two-year-old through Eighth Grade, co-educational, private Episcopal school located in scenic Annapolis, Maryland. Annapolis is a lively, historic seaport city within close proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Our school is distinguished as a leader in progressive, inquiry-based academic education, rooted in an intentional social-emotional learning program. Our program typically draws energetic and flexible lifelong learners who are reflective about their teaching practices and find great value in collaborating and growing as teachers, mentors, and leaders. We are celebrated for our dynamic sense of community, our ability to be responsive and nimble as education itself transforms in this century, and for our commitment to cutting-edge practices in teaching and learning.

The strength of the School’s challenging academic program is based in our intentional social-emotional learning program, recognizing as central to our work key understandings about child development and brain development. We employ the tenets of Responsive Classroom and Developmental Designs holistically. Our core curriculum is based on central-subject studies, project based learning, a Reggio-inspired approach to learning, a structured literacy approach based in the Science of Reading, robust world language instruction, and a rigorous, conceptual mathematics program. We are committed to vibrant arts, lab based science, thoughtful use of technology, and the relevance of mindful physical, nature-based, and outdoor education. We enjoy a strong commitment to service learning. As an Episcopal school, we promote and explore inclusive perspectives and embrace a commitment to anti-bias curriculum and diversity education in our teaching and learning practices.

St. Anne’s School of Annapolis is hiring a full-time World Languages and Cultures Teacher who will instruct, guide, and supervise Sixth-Eighth Grade students in Spanish and French in a warm, nurturing environment that is student centered and supports differentiated instruction. With the support of the Head of Upper School (Fifth-Eighth Grade), this teacher will establish a safe and caring classroom community in which each child’s strengths, opinions, actions, and thoughts are valued. St. Anne’s School seeks life-long learners who possess the positive professionalism, community-mindedness, openness, engagement, and warmth that characterizes our entire staff.

World Languages and Cultures is a comprehensive world language course designed to equip Sixth-Eighth Grade students with a strong foundation in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, enabling effective oral and written communication in Spanish or French. Spanish and French are taught concurrently at each grade level, using a digital platform for grammar and vocabulary instruction, allowing the teacher to differentiate instruction by content and for students to share information about the cultures they study deeply.  Using an exploratory inquiry-to-action model, we teach students to increase competencies in the target language by improving listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. 

Our goal is for all students to improve language proficiency, embrace creativity, and honor and respect global cultures in a way that is ultimately purpose-driven.

For this course, we partner withWorld Leadership School to “reimagine learning and create next generation leaders.”

Overarching Questions 

This course will explore three overarching questions:

1. How does one communicate effectively in a language, based on purpose, task, and audience and using appropriate vocabulary and conventions?
2. What are the most important elements of grammar that are necessary for further study of the language?
3. How does the study of the cultures where the target language is spoken (Spanish or French) increase student understanding of the world around them?

Units of Study

Through a series of projects and blended learning experiences, students will explore units in Spanish or French such as: Greetings and Introductions, Work and School, Shopping, Travel, Past and Future, Friends and Social Life, Dining and Vacation, Home and Health, Life and the World, etc.  Units of study are typically organized around a project based learning (PBL) assessment so that students are learning how to communicate in real world situations using the target language. In addition, each student will focus on one country or cultural area of the world so that he/she/they gain a deeper understanding of that culture, while all students, during project presentations, are exposed to more global perspectives.

Costa Rica Trip

Each spring, all seventh grade students will have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica to the World Leadership School’s program site in the rainforest in Chilamate.  This multi-day trip will include cultural activities, sports, and community engagement rotations. The WLC teacher is expected to be one of the chaperones for the trip.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan for and assess Spanish and French acquisition skills in students while introducing a variety of cultures and project based learning experiences in Sixth-Eighth Grade classes
• Monitor and support student language acquisition, including differentiating by language and skill level, by using a blended-learning model for web-based instruction and assessment
• Maintain proactive communication with parents about student progress, including through parent-teacher conferences, report cards, and portfolio conferences
• Plan and lead advisory meetings with a group of 8-12 students, and partner with grade-level co-advisors for advisory curricula
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and school events outside the life of the classroom
• Chaperone field trips, including the Seventh Grade Costa Rica trip and an overnight trip with the grade level advisory team
• Complete lunch, recess, and other duties as assigned
• Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and administrators to ensure each child’s success 
• Embrace the St. Anne’s School mission and educational philosophy

Applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and the names of at least three references to employment@st.annesschool.org.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years teaching middle school French or Spanish, preferably in an independent school setting
• Bachelor’s Degree in teaching world languages or related field; Master's Degree preferred
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills
• Knowledge of current research and best practices in brain-based teaching and learning
• Experience with the Responsive Classroom or Developmental Designs approach and project-based curriculum and assessments are a plus

About St. Anne's School of Annapolis

St. Anne’s School of Annapolis invests in the intellectual and spiritual promise of each student in a community that celebrates diversity and upholds the dignity of every human being. We challenge students to think critically and creatively, to know themselves as learners, and to govern their lives with confidence, compassion, and integrity. St. Anne's School draws from its Episcopal tradition as an independent, co-educational school, serving students in Twos through Eighth Grade. St. Anne’s School is committed to equity and justice and aspires to be a community in which every member feels engaged, heard, and valued. We embrace the contributions of all members of our community as we foster a culture of respect. Sharing perspectives and experiences beyond our own boundaries through exploration, introspection, and civil discourse is integral to our mission of creating an inclusive learning environment. St. Anne's School of Annapolis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability or national origin in admissions, employment or educational policies. We value diversity and embrace the fundamental Episcopal belief in the... dignity of each human being. We are committed to helping our school community understand and appreciate human differences and similarities.

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