Global Languages Teacher (Spanish) — Middle & Upper School

Ransom-Everglades School, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ransom Everglades School in Miami, FL is seeking a World Languages Teacher for Middle and Upper School. The full-time position requires delivering Spanish instruction across multiple courses, supporting inquiry-based, student-centered learning, and fostering a diverse, values-driven community.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Spanish or language education, experience teaching in a school setting (Upper School preferred), and a track record of collaboration with colleagues, parents, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or language education; master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching Spanish in a school is required.
• Experience teaching Upper School (grades 9-12) in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Independent school teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Evidence of establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Familiarity with proficiency-based world language curriculum and assessment is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with using technology in language education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses at the Middle and Upper School levels.
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons using various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
• Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress.
• Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
• Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and pedagogy.
• Regularly communicate with parents about their child’s progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the World Languages department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
• Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
• Serve as Academic Advisor, participate in student activities, engage in the life of the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or language education

Master’s degree in Spanish (preferred)

Job description

Ransom Everglades School in Miami, FL is seeking a World Languages Teacher for Middle and Upper School. The full-time position requires delivering Spanish instruction across multiple courses, supporting inquiry-based, student-centered learning, and fostering a diverse, values-driven community.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Spanish or language education, experience teaching in a school setting (Upper School preferred), and a track record of collaboration with colleagues, parents, and