Spanish Teacher

Spanish Teacher

Beginning August 2026

Description:

Fay School seeks a dynamic, flexible, and creative individual who is passionate about teaching world languages and understands how to engage elementary and middle school students. The World Languages Teacher teaches Spanish to students in grades three through nine. Fay’s culture-based world languages program emphasizes written and spoken language skills. Outside the classroom, the World Languages Teacher is an advisor to a small group of students, coaches or assists in other afternoon programs for two terms, and participates in the residential life program as a campus resident or off-campus faculty member. This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits. Campus housing may be available.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in a world language, education, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and fluency in English are required. Teacher certification is not required.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons to students in grades 3-9
• Effectively using technology to enhance instruction and learning
• Assessing student performance and providing feedback that supports growth and development
• Conducting parent conferences and communicating effectively with parents and families
• Collaborate with colleagues in grade-level team meetings and department meetings
• As an advisor, serve as a primary point of contact for parents and families
• Engage in two trimesters of afternoon duties as assigned
• Performing duties to support the School’s residential life program

Fay School values teachers who believe in differentiated, developmentally aligned approaches to teaching and learning, and who are committed to fostering a community that is inclusive, supportive, and respectful of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

• A bachelor’s degree in a world language, education, or a related field
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and fluency in English
• Teacher certification is not required