Middle School Spanish TeacherAdvisor

Durham Academy (DA) is accepting applications for aMiddle School Spanish Teacheras a member of theWorld Languages Department. This position will be a one-year posting for the year 2026-2027 with the possibility of renewal. Duties include teaching four sections of Spanish to students in grades 7 and 8 and serving as an advisor to a group of up to 12 students. The DA World Languages Department uses the ACTFL framework to guide instruction. Preference will be given to candidates who have familiarity with ACTFL and with giving feedback in a competency-based system. Regardless of proficiency in either of these approaches candidates should be willing to learn about how to incorporate each into their practice.

Candidates should have a bachelors degree.An advanced degree or other commensurate experience is preferred.This full-time position will be for the 202627 school year.

To apply: visit ideal candidate is an experienced educator with the following qualities:

Student-centered inquiry-based approach to teaching

Eagerness to build supportive relationships with students in and beyond the

classroom

Flexible and innovative with deep content knowledge and an infectious enthusiasm

for nurturing student self awareness and confidence

Enthusiasm to work actively and collaboratively

Ability to create and promote an equitable and inclusive curriculum and learning

environment

Commitment to continued professional growth and a passion for lifelong learning

Ability to use technology thoughtfully and creatively to enhance teaching and learning

Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

Durham Academy Teachers

Are culturally competent and believe in the central importance of diversity and equity

in the life of the school.

Model a student-centered approach to teaching in an active classroom.

Possess a command of pedagogical best practices eagerly seek feedback on all

aspects of their professional life and are committed to lifelong professional growth.

Collaborate authentically and actively while building and maintaining collegial

relationships with colleagues.

Are eager to build supportive relationships with students successful partnerships with

parents/caregivers and participate actively in the life of the school beyond the

classroom.

Understand that student wellness is central to the student learning experience.

Innovate and experiment to discover the most compelling learning experiences for

students.

Our School

Founded in 1933 Durham Academy is an all-gender independent day school with 1267

students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham

Academy education is to prepare each student to live amoral happy and productive life.DAs

Strategic Visioncommits to preparing students for life meeting the needs of our learners and

innovating more boldly with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity

equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent

Schools (SAIS).Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College

Admission Counseling (NACAC) the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling

(SACAC) andthe National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Diversity Equity and Engagement Mission Statement

Diversity enlivens improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an

academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity sex

religion sexual orientation socioeconomic status ability age and gender identity. We are

committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to

implement policies programs and practices under which all members of our community feel

welcomed empowered responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the

pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more

about DAs commitment todiversity equity and engagement here.

(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)

Our Employment Policy

Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants

for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to

race color religion age sex national or ethnic origin disability status genetics protected

veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic

protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring

placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation

and training.