Spanish Language Instructor, Grades 9-12; Full-time

Stevenson School; Pebble Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical plans

Vision & dental

Professional development

Housing stipend

Lunch provided

Job summary

Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, CA seeks a Spanish Language Teacher to begin August 2026. The candidate will teach up to five sections of Spanish, provide timely feedback, and act as an advisor, engaging with students beyond the classroom.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in Spanish or related field, 3 years of world languages teaching, strong English, familiarity with TP RS and CI methods, and ability to teach multiple grades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in or related to target language; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years teaching world languages at a similar grade level.
• Strong English language speaking and writing skills.
• Experience with TP RS and CI methods to foster language acquisition.
• Ability to teach multiple grade levels daily.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Proficient with instructional technology and CAL tools; familiar with Canvas.
• Active participation in professional development for Spanish teaching.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to five sections of Spanish.
• Provide timely feedback and grading of assessments.
• Act as advisor to assigned group of students.
• Engage in co-curricular activities with students.
• Utilize varied pedagogical approaches to accommodate diverse learners.
• Uphold confidentiality and integrity of information.

Skills

Teaching Spanish

Classroom management

Advising

Pedagogical variety

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

STAMP

Canvas

Job description

Details Posted: 10-Jul-26 Location: Pebble Beach, California Type: Full Time Salary: $55,000 - $90,000 Categories Foreign Languages

Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 750 students on two campuses in beautiful Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Division Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission-driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond.

Stevenson School is seeking a Spanish Language Teacher to start August 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate native or near-native Spanish proficiency and possess content expertise with the capacity and enthusiasm to teach all levels up to and including AP Spanish Literature. Aptitude with educational technology and demonstrated familiarity with T.P.R.S. and C.I. is highly desirable. The role includes advisory and co-curricular responsibilities. Eagerness to authentically engage with students outside of the classroom – either on the playing fields or working with clubs is key. This is a full-time faculty position on Stevenson’s Pebble Beach Campus.

As Stevenson is a boarding school, there may be a future opportunity to participate in our residential program, with accommodations provided. On-campus housing may be available based on residential needs and unit vacancy.

Responsibilities Include

• Teach up to five sections of Spanish
• Provide feedback and/or grading of assessments and assignments in a timely manner so that students can incorporate feedback into their approach to upcoming work and have an accurately informed understanding of their grade standing throughout the term of the course
• Provide clear expectations and remain appropriately accessible to students who may need additional conversation to understand those expectations
• Support student learning by incorporating a variety of pedagogical approaches to facilitate understanding across an array of learning styles and develop students' critical thinking, intellectual, and social/emotional skills
• Act as a competent, trusted, reliable and informed advisor to assigned group of students
• Enthusiastically engage with students through and meet expectations of assigned co-curricular activities
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in or related to target language, master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of previous teaching of world languages at a similar grade level
• Strong English language speaking and writing skills
• Experience with and a willingness to utilize T.P.R.S. and C.I. methods to foster language acquisition
• Ability to teach multiple grade levels on a daily basis
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Demonstrated confidence and aptitude with the use of instructional technology and computer assisted language learning and assessment tools such as STAMP and experience with or willingness to learn a learning management system such as Canvas
• Demonstrated participation in professional development opportunities to support excellence in the teaching of Spanish language
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with all members of the community with demonstrated interest in being part of a collaborative team
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and the integrity of all aspects of information disseminated within or external to the school community
• Commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $90,000 based on experience.

Benefits & Perks

• generous retirement plan contributions
• a menu of Anthem medical plans with generous premium coverage provided by the School
• vision and dental group plans
• support of ongoing professional development
• housing and fuel stipends for eligible employees
• Lunch is provided on a daily basis when school is in session

In keeping with Stevenson's core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Stevenson School

Founded in 1952, Stevenson School is a selective co-educational boarding and day school with 750 students and 30 buildings on 50 acres of land and two campuses. The 500-student upper division, comprised of grades 9-12, is located on the Pebble Beach Campus, where about 60% of students reside in six faculty-supervised dormitories; the lower and middle divisions, totaling 250 students in grades PK-8, are located on the Carmel Campus. As an American school with a global sensibility, Stevenson is premised on a vision of education as the means by which we discover ourselves in the world and thus contribute to its transformation. We believe that one's education is best pursued in the company of others, for others' benefit as well as one's own. Our Latin motto-Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re (Gentle in manner, resolute in action) inspires humility and perseverance. Our mission includes three aims: to prepare students for success in college and beyond, to foster their passion for learning and achievement, and to help them shape a joyful life. In keeping with this project, Stevenson seeks to:

• Train students in critical academic, intellectual, social, and emotional skills;
• H...elp students to develop honor and integrity;
• Teach students to engage productively and peacefully with others;
• Nurture students' ambitions and healthy pursuit of excellence;
• Balance convention and innovation such that we remain true to our enduring values and relevant to the emerging needs of the present generation of students. We expect all members of our community to be:
• Devoted to our tenets of scholarship and citizenship;
• Honest, honorable, and empathetic;
• Able to examine and be responsible for their beliefs and behavior, respectful of the consequences that attend both;
• Willing to risk failure in the pursuit of wisdom;
• Committed to global literacy, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement. Stevenson offers its students, faculty, and staff a value-driven community experience influenced by the distinctive beauty, ecological biodiversity, and contemplative culture of the Central Coast.