High School Spanish Teacher

Uncommonschools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Best-in-class training

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement with employer match

Paid leave of absence options

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks a high school Spanish teacher to develop students into global citizens, with emphasis on bilingual skills and AP preparation. The role emphasizes authentic language use, cultural awareness, and engaging instruction in a supportive urban school setting.

You will collaborate with the Spanish department, analyze student work weekly, and participate in ongoing professional development, mentorship, and school-wide activities.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Spanish or other related fields of study.
• Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Build students' bilingual skills and enhance their understanding of Spanish language and AP/college coursework.
• Help students navigate print and audio authentic sources.
• Teach reading, writing, speaking and listening in Spanish.
• Cultivate cultural awareness and a passion for the Spanish language.
• Lead conversations in Spanish and collaborate with the Spanish department on goals.

Education

Bachelor's degree

NY certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon High School Spanish teachers work in grade level and content teams to develop students who are global citizens. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. Communicating in Spanish is at the heart of all classes. Spanish teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to create an environment where students feel safe expressing themselves in a new language. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work.

Responsibilities:

Instruction:

• You' ll build students' bilingual skills and enhance their understanding of the Spanish language using a curriculum that prepares them for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework.
• You' ll help students gain confidence in navigating print and audio authentic sources.
• You' ll teach students how to build and enhance their foreign language skills--reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• You' ll cultivate students' cultural awareness by helping them learn a new language.
• You' ll share your passion for the Spanish language to build a community of students who are confident in speaking Spanish.
• You will build students' skill and comfort with engaging in conversation in Spanish.
• You' ll work with the Spanish department to develop academic and engagement goals for students.

Data Analysis:

• You' ll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
• You' ll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

School Culture:

• You' ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• You' ll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child' s learning needs.
• You' ll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• You' ll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• You' ll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives

Required Experience:

• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Spanish or other related fields of study.
• Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements. To meet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education.
• Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $72,000 to $115,000.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $72,000.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
• A detailed list of all SY 26-27 benefits is located HERE .

At Uncommon,