Inspiring Middle School Spanish Teacher (4th–8th)

The Dalton School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dalton School in Manhattan seeks a Middle School Spanish teacher to begin in September 2026. The role emphasizes communicative language teaching, culturally responsive instruction, and collaboration within a dynamic language department.

The ideal candidate will have native-like proficiency in Spanish and English, at least three years of MS/HS teaching experience, and a commitment to inclusive practices. Afro-Latino cultures knowledge is a plus and professional growth is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years middle and high school teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices in pedagogy and curriculum.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication in both Spanish and English.
• Familiarity with ACTFL standards and proficiency guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5 courses (middle school levels).
• Design engaging curricula and lesson plans aligned with communicative language teaching.
• Collaborate with department colleagues to ensure program coherence.
• Work one-on-one with students daily for support and enrichment in Labs.

Skills

Spanish language

English language

Curriculum design

Job description

The Dalton School in Manhattan seeks a Middle School Spanish teacher to begin in September 2026. The role emphasizes communicative language teaching, culturally responsive instruction, and collaboration within a dynamic language department.

The ideal candidate will have native-like proficiency in Spanish and English, at least three years of MS/HS teaching experience, and a commitment to inclusive practices. Afro-Latino cultures knowledge is a plus and professional growth is encouraged.