Spanish Teacher (maternity leave coverage)

Wilbraham; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilbraham & Monson Academy in Western Massachusetts seeks a Spanish teacher to cover maternity leave from mid‑November 2026 through June 1, 2027. The teacher will work with students in grades 6–12, delivering two Spanish 2 classes in the Middle School and two Spanish 3/Spanish 3 Honors classes in the Upper School.

Class sizes range from 9 to 14 students. The academy seeks a dedicated educator who inspires a love of language and helps students become effective communicators in Spanish.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a related field.
• A master’s degree in Spanish or education (preferred).
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish (preferred).
• Two to three years of successful teaching experience.
• A demonstrated understanding of differentiated teaching and learning approaches.
• Familiarity with ACTFL proficiency standards.
• A record of effective collaboration with colleagues.
• Strong classroom organization and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach two Spanish 2 classes in the Middle School.
• Teach two Spanish 3/Spanish 3 Honors classes in the Upper School.
• Support student language learning and help students become effective communicators in Spanish.
• Two employment options exist: part-time or full-time.

Skills

Native or near-native proficiency

Collaboration skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

2–3 years of teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish

Master’s degree in Spanish or education

Job description

Description

Located on more than 400 acres in Western Massachusetts, Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an independent day and boarding school serving 410 students in grades 6 through postgraduate. The Middle School enrolls 80 students and includes a dormitory for students in grades 7 and 8.

Wilbraham & Monson Academy seeks a Spanish teacher to provide maternity leave coverage from mid-November 2026 through June 1, 2027. The teacher will work with students in grades 6–12, teaching two Spanish 2 classes in the Middle School and two Spanish 3/Spanish 3 Honors classes in the Upper School. Class sizes range from 9 to 14 students. We seek a dedicated, enthusiastic educator who will inspire a love of language learning and help students become effective communicators in Spanish.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a related field
• A master’s degree in Spanish or education (preferred)
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish (preferred)
• Two to three years of successful teaching experience
• A demonstrated understanding of differentiated teaching and learning approaches
• Familiarity with ACTFL proficiency standards
• A record of effective collaboration with colleagues
• Strong classroom organization and management skills

TWO EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS (Responsibilities and compensation vary)

1. 1. Part-time: Teaching responsibilities only; no additional duties.
2. 2. Full-time: Teaching, serving as an assistant coach for one sport, and assisting with student activities on two weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The position requires the manual dexterity to operate office equipment, including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Common physical demands include stooping, bending, reaching, walking, and sitting or standing for extended periods.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard torace, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

ACCOMMODATION

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who develop a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions listed above, either without assistance or with a reasonable accommodation. The Administration will determine reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis.