Spanish Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Housing (boarding schools only)

Vacation and personal time

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking an Upper School Spanish Teacher for Fall 2026 at an independent school in the Miami, FL area. The role involves teaching five World Language courses to students in grades 9-12, developing engaging lesson plans, and promoting Spanish language skills across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field, fluent Spanish, and 2–3 years of K-12 teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organized, dependable, eager to contribute to the school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach five World Language courses per school year for grades 9-12.
• Develop engaging lesson plans tailored to student needs and levels.
• Cover all Spanish language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing.
• Create opportunities for conversational practice and pronunciation.
• Organize events to showcase Spanish language skills.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and behavior.
• Participate in professional development to stay current with best practices.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Strong interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Spanish/related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking an Upper School Spanish Teacher starting in Fall 2026 at an independent school in the Miami, FL area.

Upper School Spanish Teacher Responsibilities:

• Teach five World Language courses per school year for students in grades 9-12.
• 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.

Upper School Spanish Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Linguistics, Education, or related required. Master's degree preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• 2-3 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 extracurricular and school community activities.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Knowledge of ACTFL standards preferred.
• Ability to teach multiple languages 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.