Upper School Spanish Teacher

About the role

MICDS is seeking a dynamic and talented teacher to join our World Languages & Cultures Department to teach Spanish in our Upper School, 9th – 12th grades, in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Works with the department chair and curricular team to plan, document, evaluate, and revise curriculum, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Selects and develops related print and online course materials.
• Creates effective assessment tools to support student achievement and growth.
• Implements effective and inclusive classroom management strategies to ensure a productive learning environment.
• Evaluates, documents, and communicates student progress through reporting systems and conferences.
• Attends faculty, grade level and departmental meetings and supervisory duties.
• Serves as grade level advisor for 10-12 students and implements grade level programming and advisory curriculum.
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
• Participates in the MICDS professional development framework and pursues outside opportunities to stay current with best practices and maintain expertise in subject matter.
• Communicates student progress consistently with parents and guardians.
• Collaborates effectively with departmental and grade level teams as well as student support service personnel.
• Serves on divisional and school-wide curriculum and program committees.
• Serves as an advisor for 10-12 upper school students.
• Serves as a mentor to new faculty.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in subject matter required and Master’s preferred.
• Native or near native fluency in Spanish.
• Ability to work in an environment that embraces a diverse community of students, educators, parents, and alums.
• Experience working in a one-to-one laptop environment or relevant technology skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must enjoy working and learning with children.

Qualifications

• Preference is given to candidates with a Master’s degree in Spanish or Education.
• Experience teaching at the high school level.
• Familiarity with current ACTFL Standards and Proficiency Guidelines.
• Experience with a 1:1 tablet laptop environment or the willingness to effectively utilize technology in the curriculum is essential.

Skills

• Experience applying 21st century skills in the World Language classroom.
• Experience utilizing modern technology as a teaching tool.

Benefits

Employee Benefits include a competitive salary, a generous 403(b) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurances, tuition benefit, paid leaves, access to a fitness center, and free lunch.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the department and the individual teacher.