Part-time Middle School Spanish Teacher

The Independent Day School; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Independent Day School in Middletown, CT is seeking a part-time Spanish teacher for 6th–8th grade. Design and lead engaging lessons (2–3 classes daily) and foster a positive classroom culture.

You will also participate in campus life through shared duties and supervision, aligning with our hands-on, culturally responsive teaching approach. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field, native or near-native proficiency, and comfort with Google Classroom and

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Spanish proficiency; strong interpersonal skills; culturally responsive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead engaging Spanish lessons tailored for 6th–8th grade (2–3 class sections daily).
• Foster a positive, supportive, and communicative classroom environment.
• Support campus community life through shared duties (recess duty, lunch supervision, all-school meetings, community gatherings, etc.).

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Google Classroom

Interpersonal skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Spanish or related field

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

• Fearless Teaching, Fearless Learning: Experience true professional freedom. We don't lecture or fill in bubble tests. We give you the space to innovate and deliver authentic, hands-on learning.


• Flexible Part-Time Schedule: Teach 2 to 3 classes per day (depending on the schedule) with scheduling flexibility to align with your life—whether you prefer a morning block or an afternoon block.


• Built-in Mentorship: Collaborate closely with experienced, supportive faculty ready to help you grow as a classroom teacher.


• 33-Acre Outdoor Campus & Centers of Excellence: Bring language and world cultures to life using our dynamic indoor and outdoor spaces.


• Prime Location: Minutes from downtown Middletown and Wesleyan University (and just 30 minutes from New Haven and Hartford).

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Spanish, World Languages, Education, or a related field (or equivalent native/near-native fluency and domain knowledge).


• Philosophy: Dedication to language teaching best practices that build foundational communication skills, cultural appreciation, and confidence in young learners.


• Skills: Native or near-native Spanish proficiency, comfort with modern classroom technology (Google Classroom), strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to culturally responsive teaching.


• Mindset: An energetic team player with high motivation, flexibility, and a great sense of humor.

Key Responsibilities (In Brief)

• Design and lead engaging Spanish lessons tailored for 6th–8th grade (2–3 class sections daily).


• Foster a positive, supportive, and communicative classroom environment.


• Support campus community life through shared duties (recess duty, lunch supervision, all-school meetings, community gatherings, etc.).

Compensation & Schedule

• Schedule: Part-Time (2–3 classes daily, schedule options negotiable to ensure that they are “clustered” either all in the morning or all in the afternoon).


• Compensation: Competitive pay, commensurate with experience

For more information, complete job descriptions, and to talk about applying, please contact Dr. Rochelle Reodica, Head of School ( [e-mail] ), and Liz Ball, Director of Teaching & Learning ( [e-mail] ).