Middle School Spanish Teacher (4th - 8th Grades)

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

Salary Range:$81,000 - $178,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.

Exemption Status:Exempt

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan's Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.

We are seeking a Middle School (4th -8th grades) Spanish teacher, starting September 2026, to join a passionate and dedicated language department. The Middle School Spanish program at Dalton picks up where our elementary (K-3) program leaves off and fosters strong levels of proficiency in our middle school students. Through content-rich thematic units, Spanish learners at Dalton interact with language, culture and content in every lesson with real-world themes throughout. We are committed to building inclusive and differentiated classrooms and we seek a candidate who shares that commitment and who can contribute to our efforts. We engage in opportunities for professional growth and encourage reflection on our own practices. Our ideal candidate has experience teaching MS language and can easily teach Spanish as a vehicle through which to learn content. We are looking for someone with native-like proficiency who enjoys teaching Middle School students as young as 4th grade. Experience teaching K-8 FLES, language teaching/methodology training, and understanding of ACTFL standards and proficiency guidelines is a plus. We would be particularly eager to hear about any interest, background, or expertise in the teaching of Afro-Latino cultures.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 5 courses (multiple Middle School grade levels);
• Design engaging curricula and lesson plans, in keeping with the department communicative language teaching methodology;
• Collaborate with others in the department;
• Work one-on-one with students daily for support and enrichment in Labs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years middle and high school teaching experience strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices, with respect to pedagogy, curriculum, literary interests, and/or community engagement;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Spanish and English;
• Facility with relevant educational technologies.

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.