Upper School World Language Teacher (French and Spanish)

The Quad Preparatory School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an inspiring educational institution dedicated to transforming the lives of neurodiverse students. As an Upper School World Language Teacher, you will have the opportunity to teach French and Spanish, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. This role emphasizes personalized education, allowing you to engage with students in innovative ways while receiving support from experienced colleagues. With a commitment to professional growth and a culture that celebrates diversity, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental, Vision

Student Loan repayment

Retirement Plan contribution

Group Life Plan

Disability Insurance

Generous Parental Leave

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Mentorship and coaching

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in French, Spanish, or related field is required.
• At least one year of World Language teaching experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and Spanish to grades 6-12 with a focus on engagement.
• Collaborate with clinicians to support students' social-emotional needs.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in Spanish

Lesson planning

Effective communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in French or Spanish

Master’s degree in education or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Veracross

Job description

The Quad Preparatory School

Upper School World Language Teacher (French and Spanish)

Anticipated Opening for 2025-2026

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Reports to: Upper School World Languages, Arts, and Culture Department Chair

Annual Salary Range: $65,000-$89,000

At Quad Prep, we are on a mission to transform the lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional people by redefining the experience of school. Through the collective, collaborative, and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world.

As we enter our 13th year, we are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission. At Quad Prep, a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students, to seek diverse perspectives, and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education. The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring.

Why work at Quad Prep?

• ACCREDITED SCHOOL: Quad Prep was recognized as an outstanding school when it received accreditation last year through NYSAIS.
• COMMUNITY: We are committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everybody is celebrated for who they are.
• COLLEAGUES: Our colleagues are inspiring, consummate innovators and are at their happiest collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student.
• STUDENTS: We guarantee that you will learn something eye-opening every single day from our students — and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way!
• DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Quad Prep supports mission-driven educators and clinicians to grow their professional skills and influence in the neurodiversity educational space.
• GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:
  • Health: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Student Loan repayment
  • Retirement Plan contribution
  • Group Life Plan
  • Disability Insurance
  • Generous Parental Leave
• WORK LIFE BALANCE: In addition to a ten-month school year, we provide generous preparation periods throughout each week, limiting the number of after-work hours needed.
• EXTRAS: You can build a private practice or tutor onsite during after-school hours at low-cost reduced rates, available only to our Quad Prep staff.

Who We Are

At Quad Prep, we are guided by values that we hold dear and we have developed an innovative set of practices to meet our mission. We are:

Groundbreaking: We ignite our students’ talents and are passionate about their futures.

• Passionate about our work and our mission
• Creative and excited about reaching each and every learner in new ways
• Excited to help create new, evidence-based best practices in this rapidly evolving field
• Able to set high expectations of both students and yourself and discover ways to meet them

Collaborative: We function with an exceedingly deep degree of collaboration.

• Communicate effectively with colleagues
• Seek to understand yourself and others in order to welcome new perspectives
• Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback and input freely
• Are kind, welcoming, and inclusive

Trustworthy: We are steadfast and are accountable to our students and each other.

• Can be counted on to do what you say you will do
• Have a high level of ownership for personal and team results
• Can purposefully develop skills to find success in your work and our learning community
• Ask for support when you need it
• Project an unflappable, firm, and kind presence to our students

Constantly Learning and Growing: We value continued growth and learning.

• Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practice
• Support colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learning
• Help the organization grow and improve by developing and sharing new ideas and approaches

Resourceful: At Quad Prep, we dig deep to meet our mission.

• Are highly effective and dedicated
• Show initiative
• Display good judgment and sensibility
• Excellent at supporting students inside and outside the classroom

Flexible: At Quad Prep, we never give up on each other and are driven by the ethos of “not if, but how.”

• Open to new ideas
• Nimble in fluid, changing environments
• Excited by growth, change, and innovation

We are looking for an Upper School World Language teacher who is able to teach French and Spanish, grades 6-12. The teacher will provide academic instruction and social-emotional support to students in collaboration with our clinicians. Our classrooms consist of no more than ten students, and some classes are taught one-to-one or in dyads.

Teachers have the opportunity to receive mentorship, coaching, and support from the clinicians as well as academic administrators.

Expectations:

• Plan and implement high-quality, engaging lessons in French and Spanish that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students.
• Regularly assess the students and the curriculum, adapting content and instruction as appropriate; communicating assessment results to parents.
• Subscribe to and implement the school’s philosophy of progressive and personalized education for twice-exceptional children.
• Collaborate with the psychosocial teachers in planning and implementing an integrated program for executive functioning within the academic curriculum.
• Collaborate with other members of the world languages department.
• Teach electives, if needed.
• Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.
• Maintain accurate records using both the learning management systems Veracross/Google Classroom as well as carefully managed portfolios of student work to illustrate and record progress and achievement.
• Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, and consistently maintaining a high level of expectation for student success.
• Collaborate with other academic staff and psychosocial staff members to plan, integrate, and facilitate cross-curricular, inquiry-based projects.
• Communicate with parents and guardians to provide feedback on pupils’ academic and social-emotional progress.
• Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school.
• Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Classroom, Docs, and Sheets.
• Attend all faculty and staff meetings and required special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

1. Love for working with adolescents and pre-adolescents
2. Strong knowledge and appreciation of French and Spanish language and culture
3. Desire and ability to work with students with special needs
4. Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instruction
5. Ability to connect with middle and high school-aged children
6. Effective oral and written communication
7. A solid understanding of middle and high school-aged children’s academic, social, and emotional development
8. Attention to detail
9. Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
10. Ethical conduct
11. Time management and the ability to multitask
12. Teamwork and collaboration
13. Patience and flexibility

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in French, Spanish, French education, Spanish education, or related field
• At least one year of World Language teaching experience at the middle or high school level
• Fluent in French and Spanish

Preferred Education and Experience:

• At least three years experience as a full-time middle or high school World Language teacher.
• Master’s degree in education, French, Spanish, French education, Spanish education, or a related field.
• Special education training, including training in the areas of gifted education and twice-exceptional youth.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a school setting. The school is located on the ground, fifth, and sixth floors of a building with an elevator.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is active and involves continuous standing, walking, and climbing stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items under 20 pounds. Typing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time exempt position in an educational facility which is open eight hours a day. Teachers, psychosocial teachers, and staff clinicians work ten months out of the year according to the academic calendar (late August to late June). Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained.

A range of professional development opportunities is available.

Want to learn more about Quad Prep? Connect with us!

***Note that all employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. Medical and Religious Exemptions may be provided.***

ADA/AAP/EEO Statement: The Quad Preparatory School is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.