Lower School Spanish Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Housing

Job summary

Carney Sandoe & Associates seeks a Lower School Spanish Teacher to begin Fall 2026 at an independent school in Tinton Falls, NJ. This role focuses on implementing engaging Spanish instruction for early grades and fostering curiosity about language.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, addressing diverse proficiency levels, promoting speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish language, Education, or equivalent required.
• Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish.
• 2-5 years of previous teaching experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with elementary students.
• No teaching license or credential is required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach several Spanish courses at various proficiency levels for students in grades Preschool - Grade 5.
• Develop engaging lesson plans tailored to the needs and skill levels of individual students.
• Teach Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through a variety of instructional methods.
• Create opportunities for students to practice conversational Spanish and improve pronunciation.
• Organizing fun events where students can showcase their Spanish language skills.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
• Participate in regular professional development activities to stay current with best practices and innovation in language education.
• Serve as an advisor for students ensuring student success.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Lower School Spanish Teacher starting in Fall 2026 at an independent school in Tinton Falls, NJ.

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 at various proficiency levels for students in grades Preschool - Grade 5.
• Develop engaging lesson plans tailored to the needs and skill levels of individual students.
• Teach Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through a variety of instructional methods.
• Create opportunities for students to practice conversational Spanish and improve pronunciation.
• Organizing fun events where students can showcase their Spanish language skills.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
• Participate in regular professional development activities to stay current with best practices and innovation in language education.
• Serve as an advisor for students ensuring student success.

Lower School Spanish Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish language, Education, or equivalent required. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish.
• 2-5 years of previous teaching experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with elementary students.
• No teaching license or credential is required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to be involved in school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities.

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.