German Teacher in Tucson, AZ

Desert Sky is seeking a qualified German Teacher for three classes meeting twice a week – for a total of six sessions a week, for the full school year (starting immediately to June 1). The First Graders have had no German instruction at the school. The Second/Third Grade and the Fourth/Fifth Grade have had German language acquisition and cultural appreciation in previous years. The teacher is expected to draw on their own personal experience, as well as incorporate song, movement, and games, to facilitate student learning and comfort with conversation. The German teacher is invited to work with Faculty and Parents on a Weihnachtsmarkt in December, and a FaschingsFest in the Spring. Must have a current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, and meet Highly Qualified Criteria. As academic teachers, foreign language teachers may meet Highly Qualified criteria by either having a Bachelor’s degree and a passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment(AEPA) for German, OR a state teaching certification for foreign language. Rate of Pay is $25 per hour. This is a suitable position for a teacher who seeks the freedom to develop a creative German curriculum which is Waldorf-friendly (ie, please no worksheets, cartoons, computers, or recorded music.)

Desert Sky Community School
122 N. Craycroft Road #3
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-3888

How To Apply

Applications are accepted by mail or by email.

Mail to: Desert Sky Community School
c/o Zoraida Miranda
122 N Craycroft Road
Building #3
Tucson, AZ 85711

Email to: Zoraida Miranda, Office Manager
zoraida@desertskycommunityschool.org

• Please state in the subject line of the email, the name of the position for which you are applying; or state it clearly in your letter if you are mailing a hardcopy.
• Include a letter (by email or mail) that states why you are interested in the position, what relevant background you bring, and how you learned about our school and/or Waldorf education.
• All positions are for the 2011-2012 school year. School runs through June 1.
• Teaching positions require an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Department of Public Safety. Realistically, you need to have it already before you apply for a position at Desert Sky, as they can take up to 8 weeks in process.
• Desert Sky is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Desert Sky does e-Verify for employment eligibility. Desert Sky is an at-will employer.