Middle School Spanish Teacher

Location: Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Type: Full-time

About Ranney School

Ranney School is an Age 3-Grade 12 independent, college preparatory school based in Tinton Falls, NJ. Our school serves a diverse body of approximately 770 students from across Monmouth & Ocean Counties on the northern New Jersey shore. A secular, college-preparatory day school, Ranney is guided by a strong Board of Trustees, an experienced Head of School, Dr. John Griffith, and most notably, by a powerful mission and vision. Our mission is “To know and value every child, nurturing intellectual curiosity and confidence, and inspiring students to lead honorably, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully to society.”

We envision Ranney School as a nurturing learning community, in which families, faculty, alumni and all of Ranney’s constituents collaborate to distinguish and value every child, foster individual talents, sustain powerful connections between children and adults, and graduate resilient, globally-minded citizens. We continue to foster an inclusive community that supports a spectrum of cultures, beliefs and talents to promote the intellectual growth and moral development of all members of our community. We are inspired by an awareness and appreciation for diversity, human dignity and interpersonal acceptance.

About the Role

For the 2026-27 school year, this position will include teaching five sections of Middle School Spanish (grades 6, 7, 8) and serving as a Middle School Advisor. Candidates will ideally have an advanced degree in languages or education or a related field and middle school teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach five sections of Middle School Spanish while satisfying all related requirements such as lesson planning, instruction, evaluation, assessment, and grading.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of Middle School students.
• Mentor students in co-curricular activities.
• Participate in division and department meetings.
• Satisfy other duties typical for a school setting.
• Develop strong relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills and Qualifications

• A passion for educating adolescent children and an understanding of their cognitive and socio-emotional development.
• Ability to “know and value” each student.
• Content-area expertise in Spanish.
• A growth mindset.
• Dedication to education itself, to inspiring meaningful and relevant learning, and to high academic standards.
• An optimistic and supportive spirit as well as a flexible, positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all constituents.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred: Master’s degree in languages, education, or a related field.

Benefits

• Medical, HRA, dental, vision, and pet insurance plans.
• Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions based on years of service.
• Significant tuition remission for eligible children and grandchildren.
• Graduate tuition assistance and professional development grants.
• Retention bonuses awarded at five-year milestones.

Employer will assist with relocation costs.

Pay

$60,000 - $95,000 per year