Middle and Upper School Spanish Teacher
Saddle River Day School - saddle river, NJ
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Middle and Upper School Spanish Teacher Saddle River Day School is seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time Spanish teacher to join our faculty for the 2025-2026 school year. This position involves teaching both Middle and Upper School Spanish classes and serving as an advisor to a small group of students. Key responsibilities: Teach five sections of Spanish (or a related language class) Serve as an advisor to a group of students, providing guidance and support in their academic and personal development Participate actively in the life of the school community beyond the classroom, including contributing to extracurricular programs, events, and committees The ideal candidate will: Speak and write Spanish fluently (additional proficiency in French preferred) Hold a bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) Have experience teaching world language courses (other relevant experiences will be considered) Demonstrate a passion for teaching, fostering student growth, and exploring world cultures Manage the classroom effectively, establish a positive learning environment, and maintain accurate records of student progress Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative curricula and interdisciplinary learning opportunities Communicate effectively with families to support student success Create a student-centered environment that encourages intellectual risk-taking and innovation Integrate technology and current educational trends into classroom practices Our mission includes developing caring, ethical contributors to society and our teachers strive to provide students with opportunities to explore material and apply learned skills. Our teachers play a key role in curriculum design and work collaboratively with one another both inside and outside of their department to prepare a course of instruction that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of each individual learner. We are seeking a team member who possesses a growth mindset who can form dynamic relationships with students as well as colleagues based on positivity and collegiality. This position starts August 2025. If you would like to inquire regarding this position, please send a cover letter and resume to . You can learn more about us by visiting our website:
Created: 2025-03-10