Modern Language Instructor

St. Andrews School develops the independence character mind and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship service and purpose. All our students live learn and play in the natural beauty of our 2200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious motivated and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families means. Each young person is challenged and valued and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach coach and advise them. Human connection face to face is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; faith and learning is our motto. To learn more about St. Andrews visit our website at .

St. Andrews School seeks a full-time modern language instructor for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate must exhibit a high level of proficiency in all modalities of the Spanish languagespeaking listening reading and writingand an understanding of the social political historical and economic realities of the Spanish-speaking world. Candidates who also have the ability and desire to also teach French will be given strong consideration and should highlight this ability in their application materials. The successful candidate must show a lively interest in current pedagogy and scholarship an ongoing commitment to continuing to develop their own cultural competence and a deep dedication to meeting the needs of diverse student learners. Candidates should be creative resourceful optimistic and collaborative.

The position will also involve full participation in the extracurricular and student life programs of this residential community.

Essential Functions:

• Fourclass sections;
• Two seasons of athletic coaching or two seasons of a major non-athletic extracurricular program;
• Dormitory duty once or twice a week;
• Weekend duty once everyfourweekends;
• Participation in school committees and activities;
• Adhere to the schools dress code

  Job Qualifications:

• Interested candidates should have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish or a related field or possess demonstrable fluency in the language; teaching experience is beneficial but not required.
• Candidates must have a passion for working with and living in community with adolescents.
• Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or canceled or disqualified from driving).
• Candidates with the experience to coach any of our sports programs will be given strong consideration in this search. More specifically candidates with experience coaching football field hockey soccer wrestling volleyball squash and tennis should highlight this ability in their application materials.

This job description is intended to describe the basic critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

Conditions of Hire

A thorough background check inclusive of fingerprinting drug screen and physical is required as a condition of addition applicants must complete satisfactory reference checks and confirmation of compliance with federal and state employment laws.

Benefits at St. Andrews School

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance: Two health plan options to ensure you and your family have access to quality care
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resourcesand programspromoting physical and mental well-being
• Health Savings Account which includes St. Andrews School match
• Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to you
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our 403(b) retirement plan. The School provides a matching contribution of two for one for every $1 dollar you contribute the School will contribute $2 dollars up to 5% of salary (10% maximum from the School) with immediate vesting. Rollovers are permitted from other 403(b) plans

  To Apply:

  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call .TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1- forassistance. St. Andrews School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds faith and persuasions and seek to foster an inclusive welcoming community environment. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest resume and philosophy of instruction to:

  David Miller

  Spanish Department Chair

  350 Noxontown Road

  Middletown DE 19709