Upper School

Sacred Heart Greenwich; Greenwich, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Greenwich invites applications for a Part-Time Upper School Spanish Teacher (25%) for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to the Head of Upper School/World Language Chair and requires a commitment to Sacred Heart’s goals and the all-girls education model.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Spanish or related field, with at least 3 years of teaching experience in grades 9-12. Collaboration with colleagues and engagement in the advisory program are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Spanish or related field required.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in grades 9-12.
• Ability to teach multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of Upper School Spanish (25%).
• Demonstrate a scaffolded, organized, inquiry-based, student-centered approach.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and participate in advisory program.

Skills

Critical thinking

Writing & reading

Student-centered

Collaboration across disciplines

Engaging classroom

Education

Master's degree in Spanish or related field

Minimum 3 years of teaching experience

Ability to teach multiple languages (a plus)

Job description

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Part-Time Upper School Spanish Teacher (25%) JobID: 604

• Position Type: Upper School Faculty/ World Language: Spanish
• Date Posted: 5/8/2026
• Date Available: 08/26/2026

Sacred Heart Greenwich is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for girls (K–12) and coeducational in its early childhood program. Founded in 1848 and located on a beautiful 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut, the School is part of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

Guided by the Goals and Criteria, Sacred Heart is committed to educating the whole child—intellectually, spiritually, and socially—while fostering a deep commitment to faith, community, social awareness, and personal growth. Relationships and mentorship are at the heart of the student experience, and educators play a vital role in supporting each student's journey.

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Upper School Spanish Teacher to join in the vision of our World Language Department for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position: Part-Time Upper School Spanish Teacher (25%)

Reports to: Head of Upper School/ World Language Chair

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Upper School Spanish Teacher is responsible for providing a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in a way that is in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education and the philosophy that informs it. This philosophy includes providing children opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.

Essential Responsibilities/Capabilities

• Responsible for teaching one section of Upper School Spanish
• Sincere and visible commitment to best critical thinking, reading, writing, and research practices and continued professional development
• Willingness to teach flexibly within grades 9-12 and to collaborate with colleagues across disciplines
• Genuine passion for and command of subject matter and enthusiasm for working with high school students
• Experience and demonstrated success in implementing a scaffolded, organized, inquiry-based, student-centered instructional approach
• Design of instruction that encourages students to think and write critically, ask questions, reason creatively, and inspires confidence in their own abilities
• Instruction encourages curiosity, exploration, and discovery appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of the students
• Supportive relationships with student, advisor, parents, and families
• Interactions with parents on students' academic progress, social growth, and learning needs at designated times of the year, and meetings with parents as necessary
• Engaged participation in the Upper School community, including division and departmental meetings, assigned non-instructional duties, and our advisory program

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Spanish or a related field; minimum 3 years teaching experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities of his/her grade assignment. Ability to teach multiple languages a plus.

As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. We seek faculty who are committed to all-girl education and who will draw upon current research to maximize student learning. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the diversity of our community.