2026-2027 - Lower School - Spanish Teacher

Isidore Newman School; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Isidore Newman School is seeking a full-time long-term substitute to teach Spanish in our Lower School World Languages Department. The ideal candidate will have experience with a wide range of ages (pre-K through 5th grade) and near-native fluency in Spanish.

Prior teaching or summer camp experience in independent schools is a plus. The role requires building relationships with students, strong classroom management, and collaboration with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Fluent Spanish and a degree in Spanish or a related field.
• Experience teaching in elementary settings preferred.
• Experience with a communicative approach focused on target-language use.
• Knowledge of diverse pedagogy and primary-level curriculum trends.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to Pre-K through 5th grade using a communicative approach to develop language proficiency.
• Build strong relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Collaborate with colleagues and assume substitute roles as needed (e.g., snack/mealtime, carpool).

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Teaching experience

Communicative approach

Elementary education knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Spanish

Job description

Isidore Newman School seeks a full-time long-term substitute for Spanish in our Lower School World Languages Department. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience with a wide range of age-groups (pre-k through 5th grade) with near-native fluency in Spanish. Prior teaching or summer camp experience within the independent school world is also a plus.

The ability to forge relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries with students of all ages is critical for all members of the Newman faculty and staff. In this role, demonstrating a strong commitment to teaching and learning, effective classroom management, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues will be essential. Substitute teachers are also called upon to step into additional roles as needed, such as assistance with snack and mealtimes or carpool.

• Qualified applicants are fluent Spanish speakers who hold a degree in Spanish or a related field.
• Expertise in teaching beginner to advanced levels of Spanish through a communicative approach based on target-language use is integral to this role.
• Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the primary level
• Practical knowledge of how to work with a wide range of different learners in elementary grades.