High School Spanish Teacher 2027-2028

Brooke Charter Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooke Charter Schools in Boston seeks a High School Spanish teacher to establish a growth-minded classroom that honors Hispanic and Latinx language and culture. You will build strong relationships with students to push them to excel academically and personally, guiding their development and confidence.

You will participate in regular data meetings, about 20 administrative observations, and roughly 300 hours of professional development over the school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and native Spanish abilities in reading, writing, and speaking.
• At least 2 years as a lead teacher.
• Commitment to anti-racist practices and diversity.
• Ability to start in July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high school Spanish classroom and foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Serve as an advisor, mentor students, and engage families in college prep and character education.
• Participate in regular data meetings, about 20 administrative observations, and roughly 300 hours of PD over the school year.
• Optionally lead an after-school club or coach a sport for an additional stipend.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Lead teacher experience

Collaboration

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways.

What is the High School Spanish Teacher Role?

As a Spanish teacher at Brooke High School, you set the tone for growth, learning, and teamwork. It’s for our kids; nothing less than the best will do when you’re helping students succeed.

You are the leader of your classroom and create a classroom environment that fosters students’ awareness and appreciation of the richness of traditional Hispanic and Latinx language and culture around the world and throughout the United States. You build strong relationships with students in order to push them to be their best selves both academically and personally. You crave feedback, think deeply about instruction, and collaborate with colleagues in order to meet the needs of every student. To that end, you will take part in regular data meetings, engage in approximately 20 administrative observations, and participate in nearly 300 hours of professional development over the course of the school year.

Hours for this role are 7:45 am - 4:00 pm daily and may include courses in Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, and/or Spanish for Spanish Speakers. You will also serve as an advisor; advisors mentor students, communicate with families, and share information about colleges and character education. You may choose to lead an after-school club or coach a sport for an additional stipend.

Salaries are competitive with local districts. Salary range is $74,000-$130,000. Commensurate with experience.

Is This You?

• You’ve earned a Bachelor’s degree and have native Spanish abilities in reading, writing, and speaking
• After at least 2 years as a lead teacher, you know the importance of building a joyful classroom culture where students are held to high behavioral and academic expectations. See what this looks like in action at Brooke here
• You are committed to fostering diversity by cultivating anti-racist practices and removing bias, empowering students with the resources they need to create choice filled lives for themselves and their futures. Read more about how we are working on this at Brooke here .
• You believe that great teaching closes the achievement gap and have an unwavering belief in your students’ capabilities.
• You are professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues
• You are able to start in July of 2027

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.

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