Spanish Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates seeks a Middle School Spanish Teacher for Fall 2026 at an independent school in Durham, NC. The role involves four sections of Spanish for grades 7–8, developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through diverse instructional methods.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Spanish (or related field); master’s preferred. Strong Spanish proficiency and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Linguistics, Education, or related required.
• Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish.
• At least 3–5 years of K-12 teaching experience.
• No teaching license or credential is required.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, dependable, and eager to contribute to the school community.
• Willingness to assist with school sports teams and/or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of Spanish for grades 7 and 8.
• Teach Spanish listening, speaking, reading, and writing through varied methods.
• Create opportunities for conversational Spanish and pronunciation practice.
• Organize events to showcase students' Spanish skills.
• Communicate progress and behavior with parents.
• Participate in regular professional development in language education.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of students, offering support and guidance.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Advising/mentoring

Extracurricular involvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish/Linguistics/Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Middle School Spanish Teacher starting in Fall 2026 at an independent school in Durham, NC.

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.

Middle School Spanish Teacher Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections of Spanish for students in grades 7 and 8.
• 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 and comprehension.
• Organizing 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 a group of students, offering support, mentorship, and guidance to help them thrive academically and personally.

Spanish Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Linguistics, Education, or related required. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish.
• At least 3-5 years of previous K-12 teaching experience.
• No teaching license or credential is required.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, dependable, and eager to contribute to the school community.
• Willingness to assist with school sports teams and/or extracurricular activities.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Knowledge of ACTFL standards 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.