Middle School Spanish Teacher

Open Position: Middle School Spanish Teacher

Reports to: Director of the Middle School

FLSA Status: Exempt

When Needed: 2026-2027 Academic Year

FT/PT/R/T: Full/Time Regular-Academic Year

Who We Are:

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision and on a full-time basis teaches Middle School level Spanish courses as needed.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaches four sections of Middle-School level Spanish
• Provides classroom instruction and management
• Serves as an advisor in the middle school
• Collaborates with colleagues students parents and administrators as appropriate
• Actively participates in the life of the school including participating in an overnight trip chaperoning activities helping with lunchroom supervision etc.
• Is familiar with and comply with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
• Establish and cultivate community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all the schools constituencies
• Vigorously engages in their own professional development
• Since safety and security are everyones responsibility takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students faculty staff equipment materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university in Spanish Language or Spanish Studies required
• Masters degree preferred
• 3 years teaching experience preferred

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Fluency in both Spanish and English required
• Flexibility enthusiasm and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
• Commitment to teaching the whole child
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of the developmental needs of Middle School-aged students
• A working understanding of Universal Design for Learning and Understanding by Design concepts
• Commitment to diversity equity and inclusivity
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability and flexibility to use Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace learning management systems online meeting and conferencing applications and operating Audio/Visual equipment.
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents

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This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.