Job Description

Middle or Upper School Spanish Teacher

Part-time position (50%) to begin August 2025

Overview

The Spence School seeks a dedicated and experienced Spanish teacher to join our 5-12 Modern and Classical Languages program. 

Responsibilities

• Teach two sections of Middle or Upper School Spanish in grades 5-12. 
• Collaborate in teaching teams to design curriculum, assessments, and teaching methods
• Participate in department-wide initiatives about issues of equity, pedagogy, and curriculum

Qualifications

• Demonstrates pedagogical skill and an appreciation for the science and the craft of teaching
• Finds joy in working with children and in school life 
• Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor
• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
• Has native or near-native proficiency in the Spanish language
• Has a Master’s degree or equivalent experience
• Has sustained Middle or Upper School teaching experience

We are especially seeking candidates who could also teach French.

Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. 

About The Spence School

The Spence School, founded in 1892, is an independent school for girls and young women with an enrollment of 750 students in Grades K–12. Spence is committed to an equitable and inclusive program and a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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