Lower School Spanish Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing (boarding schools only)

Paid holidays, vacation and personal时间

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is looking for a Lower School Spanish Teacher to start immediately in Hoboken, New Jersey. The role includes teaching Spanish to Pre-K3 through Grade 4 and designing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Spanish or Education, fluency in Spanish, and at least three years of lower school teaching experience. A master’s degree is preferred; no teaching license is required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish required and strong communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or Education or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for higher qualification.
• Excellent organizational and classroom management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach several Spanish courses for students in grades Pre-K3 through Grade 4.
• Design and implement Spanish curriculum for lower school students.
• Conduct research on teaching methods and language games for in-class use.
• Create an immersive classroom environment to support authentic language acquisition.
• Monitor student progress through reports and grading assessments.
• Coordinate feedback sessions with students and parents as applicable.
• Identify students needing extra support and coordinate intervention sessions.
• Participate in professional development to stay current with best practices.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or related

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Lower School Spanish Teacher for an immediate start at an independent school in Hoboken, New Jersey.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Lower School Spanish Teacher Responsibilities:

• Teach several Spanish courses for students in grades Pre-K3 through Grade 4.
• Design and implement Spanish curriculum for lower school students.
• Conduct research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Cultivate an immersive classroom environment that supports authentic language acquisition
• Monitor student's progress by writing up reports and grading assessments.
• Organize feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Identify students needing additional support and coordinate intervention sessions to improve academic performance.
• Participate in regular professional development activities to stay current with best practices and innovation in language education.

Lower School Spanish Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or related required. Master's degree preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• At least 3 years of previous lower school teaching experience.
• No teaching license or credential is required.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and resilient.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• A desire to be involved in extra-curricular activities as well as the broader school community.
• Willingness to work with lower school students.
• Experience using Responsive Classroom, a school-wide Social Emotional Learning approach, or similar.
• Experience with International Baccalaureate (IB) preferred.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.