Upper School Spanish Teacher: Proficiency-Based & Engaging

Educator's Ally; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Educator’s Ally seeks Upper School language teachers for the 2026-27 academic year, focusing on French or Spanish instruction across levels from beginner to honors. The role emphasizes student-centered, proficiency-based teaching and collaboration with colleagues for ongoing professional growth.

Successful candidates will bring prior school experience, strong writing and reading analysis skills, and demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and adolescent learners.

Qualifications

• BA, Masters Degree is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching in a school setting; private school experience a plus.
• Experience teaching the reading and analysis of texts from a broad range of genres and voices.
• Strong writing skills and enthusiasm for teaching writing.
• Success running discussion-centered classes or facilitating inquiry-driven discussions.
• Interest in and demonstrated skill working with adolescents.
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and commitment to inclusivity.
• Providing regular feedback to students that enables growth and addresses needs for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Developing lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students.
• Employing a student-centered pedagogical approach that embraces proficiency-based teaching and learning with an emphasis on making the curriculum relevant, practical, and meaningful.
• Monitoring student's progress using developmentally appropriate means of assessment in speaking and in writing.
• Providing regular feedback to students that enables growth and addresses needs for improvement.
• Teaching a combination of language courses from beginner through advanced/honors courses.
• Collaborating with colleagues both within and outside of the department to enhance professional development and continued growth.

Skills

French

Spanish

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student engagement

Education

BA preferred

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Educator’s Ally seeks Upper School language teachers for the 2026-27 academic year, focusing on French or Spanish instruction across levels from beginner to honors. The role emphasizes student-centered, proficiency-based teaching and collaboration with colleagues for ongoing professional growth.

Successful candidates will bring prior school experience, strong writing and reading analysis skills, and demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and adolescent learners.