Jobs: German Teacher; Christina Public Schools; Wilmington, DE area‏

German Teacher
Christina Public Schools - Wilmington, DE

JOB GOALS: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth and maturation. To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to the growth areas cited. QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware License Highly Qualified status in core content area Must be certified as a World Language Teacher-German RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaches assigned classes using the educational philosophy and policies adopted by the Board of Education. Utilizes State and District curriculum guidelines in carrying out teaching assignments. Uses available resources, plans and implements a program of study that meets students' needs, interests, and abilities. Interprets and uses data from a variety of educational sources for the improvement of instruction. Uses appropriate instructional methods contingent upon available materials. Identifies students with special learning problems and takes appropriate action. Encourages and assists in the development of independent study habits. Communicates with students concerning their academic and behavioral progress. Acts in ways which are likely to promote students' feelings of self worth. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

To apply, please visit: http://k12jobspot.com/delaware-teaching-jobs/609988?ref=indeed.com

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Jobs: Online German Educator Positions; Connections Learning‏

German Teacher
Connections Learning 

2013-2014 School Year Company Summary: Connections Education is a leading, fully-accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education solutions for students in grades K–12. Since 2001, the company’s Connections Academy division has delivered individualized learning to students through virtual public schools and a private online academy. In the 2012-2013 school year, 24 Connections Academy virtual public schools will operate in 22 states and are expected to serve more than 40,000 students from across the U.S. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit www.ConnectionsEducation.com. Connections Education is part of the global learning company Pearson (NYSE: PSO). The Connections Learning division meets the needs of schools, school districts, and other institutions looking to develop and enhance their online learning programs. Connections Learning delivers a full range of targeted digital learning solutions to the K-12 education community including online courses, a program for homebound students, a digital learning platform, and more. More than 300 schools, school districts, state departments of education and other educational institutions, serving tens of thousands of students throughout the U.S. and beyond, are already utilizing Connections Learning products and services. In the 2013-2014 school year, teachers will be assigned to a geographical region. Regions will allow for teachers to focus direct instruction to students in fewer states, utilize specific certifications, and most importantly, will provide extensive support and training to new teachers in our program. Position Summary: Working from your home, certified Teachers will “virtually” manage instructional programs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.

To learn more, visit: https://re22.ultipro.com/CON1019/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*7C09180AE15388AD

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Jobs: Long-term substitute high school position in Falls Village, CT‏

Long-term substitute high school position, Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Falls Village, Connecticut.

Time frame: Late August through mid-October. For additional information regarding the position, contact Diane Goncalves at (860) 824-0855.

District info and application information at www.region1schools.org Job ID: 245

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German Food: Zwetschgendatschi Recipe

Via the Goethe-Institut Chicago:

Why not make a Zwetschgendatschi this weekend? 

NPR has you covered with a great story and even a recipe for this delicious Bavarian plum cake. 

http://www.npr.org/2013/08/01/207059042/zwetschgendatschi-a-mouthful-that-captures-the-perfect-plum

You could try bringing this in for your students to sample or create an activity around it for following directions.

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German: Philipp Poisel - Wo fängt dein Himmel an? (song)

Here is Christina again with another beautiful German song:
"Wo fängt dein Himmel an?" by Philipp Poisel (pronounced the French way).

The video is from Philipp's acoustic performance of his ballad on the absence of love
for the famous German music show TV Noir:

Wo fängt dein Himmel an? Zu meinem Engel gebetet, für kein andres Mädchen gelacht. Tausend Stunden gewartet, hat alles nichts gebracht. Zwanzig Briefe geschrieben, bis einer gut genug war für dich. Hallo, wie geht’s dir? Denkst du manchmal an mich? — Manchmal. Wie sieht der Himmel aus, der jetzt über dir steht? Dort wo die Sonne im Sommer nicht untergeht. Wo fängt dein Himmel an, und wo hört er auf? Wenn er weit genug reicht, macht dann das Meer zwischen uns nichts mehr aus? Du fehlst mir, oh du fehlst mir… Alle Uhren auf Anfang, ich kann nicht mehr sehen. Seit ich dich getroffen hab, bleibt mein Herz manchmal stehen. — Manchmal. Wie sieht der Himmel aus, der jetzt über dir steht? Dort wo die Sonne im Sommer nicht untergeht. Wo fängt dein Himmel an, und wo hört er auf? Wenn er weit genug reicht, macht dann das Meer zwischen uns nichts mehr aus? Du fehlst mir, oh du fehlst mir… Wie sieht der Himmel aus, der jetzt über dir steht? Dort wo die Sonne im Sommer nicht untergeht. Wo fängt dein Himmel an, und wo hört er auf? Wenn er weit genug reicht, macht dann das Meer zwischen uns nichts mehr aus? Du fehlst mir, oh du fehlst mir…

Where does your heaven begin? Prayed to my angel, did not laugh for any other girl, Waited a thousand hours, but for nothing. Wrote twenty letters, until one was good enough for you. Hello, how are you? Do you sometimes think about me? — Sometimes. What does heaven look like, the one above you? Where the sun doesn’t set in the summer. Where does your heaven start? And where does it end? And if it reaches far enough, Then the sea between us won’t matter anymore? I miss you, oh, I miss you… Clocks set at the start. I can’t see anymore. Since I met you, my heart sometimes stands still. — Sometimes. What does heaven look like, the one above you? Where the sun doesn’t set in the summer. Where does your heaven start? And where does it end? And if it reaches far enough, Then the sea between us won’t matter anymore? I miss you, oh, I miss you. What does heaven look like, the one above you? Where the sun doesn’t set in the summer. Where does your heaven start? And where does it end? And if it reaches far enough, Then the sea between us won’t matter anymore? I miss you, oh, I miss you...

The song lyrics play with the double meaning of the German word "Himmel," which can translate both as "heaven" and "sky" into English.

If the song struck a chord with you and you would like to hear more of this modern troubadour, you should check out Philipp Poisel's website and his MySpace profile:

http://www.philipp-poisel.de/
https://myspace.com/philipppoisel

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German: Word of the Week - die Taschenlampe

Here is Christina again with the German word of the week!

This week:
die Taschenlampe  /  the flashlight

A "Taschenlampe" is a hand-held portable electric-powered light source. The compound noun literally translates into English as "pocket lamp." The correct translation though is "flashlight" (or "torch" in British English).

Here are some examples of how you can use this word:

Meine Taschenlampe ist kaputt. / My flashlight is broken.
Die Taschenlampe brennt nicht mehr. / The flashlight does not work anymore.
Ohne Taschenlampe kann ich nichts sehen. / Without a flashlight I cannot see anything.
Ich kann dir meine neue Taschenlampe leihen. / I can lend you my new flashlight.
Du kannst die Taschenlampe im Dunkeln benutzen. /You can use the flashlight in the dark.


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German: Verb of the Week - bringen (08/02/13)

Hallo alle zusammen! Here is Christina again with your weekly German verb.
This time: bringen / to bringen


Principal parts: bringen / brachte / gebracht
Helping verb: haben
Type: irregular verb


Examples:

Kannst du mir bitte die Zeitung bringen? / Can you please bring me the newspaper?
Ich habe sie dir schon gebracht. / I already brought it to you.

Präsens

ich bringe
du bringst

er bringt

wir bringen
ihr bringt

sie bringen

Perfekt

ich habe gebracht
du hast gebracht

er hat gebracht

wir haben gebracht
ihr habt gebracht

sie haben gebracht

Präteritum

ich brachte
du brachtest

er brachte

wir brachten
ihr brachtet

sie brachten

Plusquamperfekt

ich hatte gebracht
du hattest gebracht

er hatte gebracht

wir hatten gebracht
ihr hattet gebracht

sie hatten gebracht

Futur I

ich werde bringen
du wirst bringen

er wird bringen

wir werden bringen
ihr werdet bringen

sie werden bringen

Futur II

ich werde gebracht haben
du wirst gebracht haben

er wird gebracht haben

wir werden gebracht haben
ihr werdet gebracht haben

sie werden gebracht haben

Präsens Konditional

ich würde bringen
du würdest bringen

er würde bringen

wir würden bringen
ihr würdet bringen

sie würden bringen

Perfekt Konditional

ich würde gebracht haben
du würdest gebracht haben

er würde gebracht haben

wir würden gebracht haben
ihr würdet gebracht haben

sie würden gebracht haben

Präsens Konjunktiv

ich bringe
du bringest

er bringe

wir bringen
ihr bringet

sie bringen

Perfekt Konjunktiv

ich habe gebracht
du habest gebracht

er habe gebracht

wir haben gebracht
ihr habet gebracht

sie haben gebracht

Präteritum Konjunktiv

ich brächte
du brächtest

er brächte

wir brächten
ihr brächtet

sie brächten

Plusquamperfekt Konjunktiv

ich hätte gebracht
du hättest gebracht

er hätte gebracht

wir hätten gebracht
ihr hättet gebracht

sie hätten gebracht

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