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World Languages Teacher Mentor- Spanish Emphasis Full/Part- Time

Employer
Fusion Academy
Location
Charlotte, NC, United States
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

About the Organization

Fusion Academy is a revolutionary alternative, accredited private school for grades 6-12 that offers a fully individualized classroom: one student, one teacher. As the nationwide leader in one to one schooling, Fusion Academy has campuses throughout the country.

Every student at Fusion is unique - some students are accelerated learners; some need flexible scheduling; and others have special learning needs due to attention challenges, learning differences, or social and emotional difficulties. No matter why students come to Fusion, our model is simple - through compassion and acceptance, Fusion students learn on their terms, on their schedule, and in their learning style.

Our model is a unique academic program offering services year-round on a rolling admissions basis. Our environment is highly personal and socially inclusive. Equal emphasis is placed on students' emotional well-being as it is on academic achievements. In addition to full time enrollment, students at Fusion Academy may take a class for credit or enroll in our tutoring/mentoring program.

The Fusion culture offers a special place to work, teach, and learn. Fusionites are a special brand of educators--they are creative, passionate, embrace change, and have fun! They communicate honestly and with compassion to both students and colleagues. People join the Fusion family for more than just a paycheck; they seek to work with peers who share these values. And because Fusion is growing rapidly, we offer considerable opportunity for career advancement throughout the country.

Pay Range

Hours

Location

Charlotte

Description

World Languages Teacher/Mentor-- Spanish Emphasis

Welcome to Fusion Academy, we have been waiting for you! Our education model of one student to one teacher is unlike any other. Our spirited and talented teachers provide life-changing educational experiences to middle and high school students through our personalized approach to education. Our educators are committed to students realizing their academic potential and their emotional and social growth.

Come join a team where your knowledge will flourish and grow, your enthusiasm and passion for learning will be contagious, and your heart will be inspired by inquisitive and exceptional students and equally talented peers.

Love. Motivate. Teach is the bedrock of Fusion Academy. We care about kids plain and simple. We listen to them, we encourage them, and we mentor them toward acquiring surefootedness. And that is when magic happens. When they are engaged and sure of themselves, they learn. Our approach is possible and successful because of its simplicity: One teacher to one student. When you join Fusion, you change kids' lives, one lesson at a time.

Our campuses are small by design with 50 to 75 students enrolled. The Fusion culture offers a special place to work, teach, and learn. Every campus is unique and so too are our teachers. Just like our students, we accept you for who you are. Uniqueness is our normal.

We welcome applicants from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversify Fusion.

You will have a real impact. Don't take our word for it, take our parents words.

Position Summary:

Our campus has an immediate opening for Teachers who can teach one or more languages, including ASL, Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian, Hebrew, German, Mandarin, and Latin. This position provides a student centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking while addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through Fusion's differentiated approach.

When you join Fusion, you will be:

Welcomed by an inspiring group of teachers to an inclusive campus

Onboarded by a committed group of trainers

Supported by a campus team of enthusiastic education leaders

Bolstered by a national education team of pros

Impressed by a vast library of trainings and modules

Befriended by like-minded/ purposed professionals

Propelled by engaging professional development opportunities

Your days will look like:

Providing a student centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking.

Addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through Fusion's differentiated approach.

Teaching middle and high school students one-to-one in the areas of World Languages

Listening to students, peers, and managers to develop and support meaningful learning journeys.

Adapting differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.

Fusing the academic and social and emotional objectives into engaging lessons.

Fostering trust with your students, peers, and campus leadership team.

Mentoring students to be lifelong learners and leaders.

Developing and nurturing genuine, positive, and consistent communication with parents.

Contributing to and benefitting from the campus community.

Practicing professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection, and continuous improvement.

Maintaining complete and accurate records of student progress.

Creating a schedule that works best for you and your students.

Bringing your best self and being the best you!

We are looking for Full-Time and/or Part-Time

26$/hr

Position Requirements

Qualifications Required:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration, as well as a higher level language(s) background.
  • Solid subject matter knowledge in a majority of these areas: Language(s) at grade levels 6- 12.
  • Teaching credentials are a plus but are not mandatory.
  • Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus as well as mentoring experience.
  • The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.
  • Candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.

Competencies Desired:
  • Expertise in the relevant subject area.
  • Understand learning differences and emotional difficulties.
  • Ability to mentor as a positive role model.
  • Understand and support each student's Formal Education Plan (FEP).
  • Commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.
  • Ability to manage stress, and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Number of Openings

1

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt
This position is currently accepting applications.

Company

Fusion Academy is a national network of private schools with just one teacher and one student in every classroom serving grades 6-12 . When you step on one of our campuses, you’ll immediately feel the Fusion difference. We intentionally hire people who are passionate about education, have fun, enjoy collaborating with their teammates, and want to change the world through education. Just like we want each of our students to feel like they are part of the Fusion family, we want each of our staff members to feel they fit at Fusion.

Company info
Website
Telephone
616-301-1221
Location
72 Monroe Center Ave SE
Grand Rapids
MI
49503
US

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