Upper School Spanish Teacher

Austincc; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A Catholic, independent school in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking an Upper School Spanish Teacher starting August 18, 2026. The role involves teaching Spanish, collaborating with colleagues in the World Languages Department, and participating in various school activities. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree, experience in teaching Spanish, and excellent communication skills. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $95,000+ based on experience and education level. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in independent and/or Catholic schools.
• Commitment to the craft of teaching with enthusiasm for young people.
• Familiarity with educational technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish aligned with Sacred Heart education goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the World Languages Department.
• Communicate student progress with families.

Skills

Spanish teaching expertise

Strong organization skills

Collaboration and communication

Experience with UBD and ACTFL standards

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

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Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper School Spanish Teacher to begin August 18, 2026.

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 780 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

The Upper School Spanish Teacher is responsible for:

• teaching Spanish in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education.
• working closely with colleagues in the World Languages Department and throughout the Upper School to implement the curriculum using best practices in teaching, including the immersion method, student-centered instruction, and relevant educational technologies.
• attends all faculty and employee meetings and maintains good communication with families about student progress.
• participates in the Social Action Program, supports the Student Activities Program as a chaperone and/or moderator, and serves as a Student Advisor.
• collaborating with Learning Specialists, Educational Technologists and Librarians.

The desired candidate:

• has experience in independent and/or Catholic school and possesses an advanced degree.
• has experience teaching Spanish and demonstrates expertise in pedagogy and instruction as well as fluency, flexibility, and strong organization skills.
• is familiar with and/or has experience teaching in the model of Understanding by Design (UBD) and with the ACTFL standards and with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• is committed to the craft of teaching and has a genuine enthusiasm for young people.
• demonstrates a collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, and creativity.

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience. Stone Ridge uses a salary scale to determine pay and the range spans from $60,000 to $95,000+ based on years of experience and education level attained.

Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the online employment application via the Stone Ridge website. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, HR Manager, all in PDF format.