Spanish Teacher, Grades 5 to 8

Mafla; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayerweather Street School seeks an energetic Spanish teacher for grades 5–8, starting 08/28/2026. The role emphasizes developing fluency, cultural understanding, and a student-centered approach within a diverse educational community.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and regular parent communication. Applicants should be familiar with OWL, TPR, and TPRS approaches and committed to equity and belonging in education.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OWL, TPR, and TPRS teaching pedagogies.
• Understanding of progressive education philosophy.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach students to develop Spanish fluency in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary, and composition.
• Guide students in conversational Spanish.
• Develop cultural understanding of Spanish-speaking countries.
• Create a curriculum focused on authentic, real-world learning applications.
• Foster a supportive classroom environment with student-centered instruction and authentic assessment.
• Differentiate the curriculum to meet diverse learners.
• Maintain excellent classroom management.
• Document evolving curriculum and progress.
• Communicate with parents to provide timely feedback.

Skills

TPR/TPRS methods

Progressive education

Diversity &belonging

Job description

Position Title: Spanish Teacher, Grades 5 to 8

Start Date: 08/28/2026
End Date:

Job Information:

Fayerweather seeks an energetic, committed Spanish teacher to teach students in grades 5-8.

Main Responsibilities

• Teach students to develop Spanish fluency (grammar, spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary, composition) and guide students in conversational Spanish.
• Teach students to develop a cultural understanding and appreciation of Spanish-speaking countries
• Demonstrate an ability to teach and develop a curriculum that focuses on authentic, real-world learning applications.
• Create a supportive, caring classroom environment where students can learn and interact positively with one another through student-centered instruction, collaboration, and authentic assessment.
• Meet students where they are as learners by differentiating the curriculum
• Establish and maintain excellent classroom management
• Document the curriculum as it evolves throughout the year
• Exhibit excellent communication with parents to provide timely and appropriate feedback regarding student progress
• Perform various duties and essential tasks, including recess coverage, lunch duty, creating curricular displays, writing narrative reports, attending weekly staff meetings, participating in admissions programming as needed, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge in OWL, TPR, and TPRS approaches or similar language teaching pedagogies
• Demonstrate understanding of the philosophy of progressive education
• Demonstrate knowledge and commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, and belonging in an elementary school

Fayerweather Street School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning.

Fayerweather Street School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Hiring Commttee

Contact email for questions: [e-mail]