Spanish Instructor

Culver Academies is a private boarding school enrolling students and employing faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, the campus encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, offering a serene setting with proximity to South Bend, Chicago, and Indianapolis.

About the role

Culver Academies seeks a full-time World Languages and Cultures faculty member to teach Spanish for the 2026/27 school year. The ideal candidate holds at least a BA in Spanish, with several years of secondary-level teaching experience preferred. Experience in a constructivist environment, proficiency-based curricula, and integrated performance assessments is strongly desired. Curriculum and level leadership opportunities may be available for qualified candidates.

Faculty teach all levels of language and culture from introductory to Advanced Placement within a 4 x 4 intensive block schedule, handling two sections at a time with an average student load of 32 per term. All faculty contribute to the school’s athletic or residential life programs based on personal interest and institutional needs.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Spanish and multilingual teams to design the student experience and foster belonging and inclusion in alignment with Culver’s Diversity Statement.

Responsibilities

• Teach all levels of Spanish, from introductory to Advanced Placement, in a 4 x 4 block schedule
• Teach two sections at a time with an average student load of 32 per term
• Collaborate with the Spanish team and multilingual faculty to design curriculum and student experiences
• Participate in a teaching and learning culture that emphasizes peer observation, curriculum development, and professional sharing
• Contribute to the school’s athletic or residential life programs
• Support and advance the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• BA in Spanish (required)
• Several years of secondary-level teaching experience (preferred)
• Experience teaching in a constructivist environment or designing proficiency-based curricula and integrated performance assessments

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a Health Savings Account option
• Free on-site Health Clinic with select free generic medications
• Life insurance and a 403b retirement plan with generous company match
• On-site Fitness Center access
• Fall, winter, and spring breaks, plus summers off
• Professional development opportunities, including continued education
• Free meals in the dining hall
• Limited laundry and dry-cleaning services
• Discounts at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop
• Tuition remission and scholarship opportunities for eligible children attending Culver schools and camps