UPPER SCHOOL WORLD LANGUAGES TEACHER

SupportFinity™; Washington; On-site; USD 71,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Maret School in Washington, DC, seeks an inspiring Upper School World Languages Teacher to begin August 2026. The role includes teaching Spanish across proficiency levels, advising students, and participating in community responsibilities, under the World Languages Department chair.

Candidates should be lifelong learners with strong communication, equity commitment, and facility with technology; near-native mastery in Spanish; three years of experience; bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years teaching experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master's degree preferred.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ability to teach Spanish across proficiency levels; ability to teach French/English/interdisciplinary Humanities is a plus.
• Near-native mastery in Spanish and strong communication skills.
• Experience with Understanding by Design curriculum development and providing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish across proficiency levels and possibly French/English/interdisciplinary Humanities.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of upper school students.
• Fulfill one or more community responsibilities as part of faculty duties.

Skills

Spanish teaching

Differentiated instruction

Inclusive classroom

Technology integration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Understanding by Design

Job description

Upper School World Languages Teacher

Feb 27 2026

Maret is looking for an inspiring and engaging World Languages teacher beginning in August 2026. Candidates should be lifelong learners who reflect the school’s mission and core values, have experience differentiating instructional strategies, possess strong communication skills, and exhibit a facility and nimbleness with technology. The position is supervised by the chair of the World Languages Department and includes teaching, serving as an advisor to a group of upper school students, and fulfilling one or more community responsibilities.

We will consider applications from candidates who meet one of the following profiles:

• Spanish Teacher with the ability to teach French
• Spanish Teacher with the ability to teach Humanities (Creative Writing preferred, but not required)
• Spanish Teacher (Spanish instruction only)

Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to and passion for equity, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of their work.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have experience teaching Spanish across proficiency levels from Novice to Advanced; experience teaching French, English, or interdisciplinary Humanities is a plus.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of how to cultivate inclusive classroom environments that promote intellectual risk‑taking and design student learning experiences that lead to long‑term understanding;
• Be familiar with Understanding by Design curriculum development, and providing students with effective feedback;
• Exhibit deep content knowledge of Hispanic Cultures and demonstrate a minimum of near‑native mastery in Spanish
• Display enthusiasm for working with upper school students and a commitment to professional development and collaboration with colleagues;
• Have a minimum of three years teaching experience;
• Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field master’s degree preferred)

Competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range is $71,000–$122,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Maret’s dynamic community and campus in the midst of Washington, DC, create a unique learning environment for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Expert teachers inspire students to think both creatively and analytically, seek out multiple perspectives, work hard, and make time for joy as they tackle our challenging curriculum and explore artistic and athletic pursuits. The school’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy ground and guide our work.

Our community strives for equity and inclusion in every aspect of school life. Maret School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty, the operation of programs, and the governance of the school be open to all who are qualified regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or creed. We believe that this principle is both firmly grounded in the spirit of American democracy and in keeping with the civil responsibilities of an independent school.

All adults on campus are role models for our students and are considered part of the faculty. Every Maret employee must abide by our code of conduct.

To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé BY EMAIL ONLY to World Languages Department Chair Jaime Estrada at [e-mail]. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond personally to every applicant. You will hear from us only if your experience matches our current needs.

3000 Cathedral Ave, NW | Washington, DC 20008

202-939-8800