Upper or Middle School Spanish Teacher

Riverfield Theatre Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverfield Theatre Co. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a full-time Spanish teacher for middle and high school grades starting August 2026. The ideal candidate will create an interactive learning environment, engage students in academic dialogue, and adapt lessons using the TPRS approach. A Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field is necessary, along with a passion for teaching in a rigorous college-preparatory environment. Candidates should apply online with a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Spanish to grades 6-12.
• Passion for working with teens in a college-preparatory setting.
• Experience in classroom teaching, preferably in independent schools.

Responsibilities

• Create interactive and engaging learning environments.
• Foster academic dialogue and collaboration.
• Engage in professional development and school activities.

Skills

Teaching Spanish at middle/high school

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Growth mindset approach

Creativity in lesson planning

Education

B.A./B.S. in Spanish or related field

Job description

Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a full-time, skilled and dynamic Spanish teacher who can teach at any middle or high school grade level beginning in August of 2026. More specifically, RCDS is seeking an innovative teacher who sees World Languages not only as a study and a discipline, but also as applicable to real-world situations. Spanish at RCDS uses the TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) approach.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create an interactive learning environment that includes creative lessons and assessments;
• Approach learning with a growth mindset, which involves significant feedback from teachers;
• Provide opportunities for students to enter into academic dialogue through lively classroom discussion;
• “Hands‑on,” experiential and/or project‑based teaching;
• Collaborate to design interdisciplinary experiences and coursework
• Establish regular and effective communication with students and parents;
• Engage in regular professional development and identify growth‑based goals;
• Participate in required non‑classroom activities including parent/teacher conferences, faculty meetings, special activities, and performance events;
• Foster a confident and collegiateatmosphere within the Upper and Middle Schools, and actively encourage interdisciplinary opportunities with other colleagues.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in Spanish or a related field
• Ability to teach Spanish at any grade level from 6th to 12th grade
• Passion for subject matter and for working with bright, motivated teenagers in a rigorous, innovative, college‑preparatory environment;
• Agility and flexibility to collaborate on cross‑disciplinary projects and assignments;
• Successful middle school, high school or college teaching experience in a classroom setting;
• Independent School experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear, traverse the classroom and school building, as well as outdoor areas. There are prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Interested candidates should submit an online application by clicking below, (https://www.riverfield.org/about/employment)along with a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and a current resume.