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Gordon School is seeking a one year leave replacement Spanish teacher who will work on an interdisciplinary team and serve as a student advisor during the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Middle School students and have an understanding of educational, social-emotional, and developmental stages appropriate for young adolescence.
Prerequisites for the Position
● Possess an undergraduate degree at a minimum
● Have experience working with children of this age and with their parents
● Possess the physical and mental attributes required for working with Middle School
aged children
● High level of proficiency in writing, speaking, reading, and understanding Spanish
● Have experience connecting language to cultural understandings of Spanish
speaking countries
● Experience teaching Spanish or ESL
● Commitment to creating an immersion environment – teaching in Spanish
● Appreciate and enjoy working with children of this age
● Be energetic, creative, flexible, resilient and open to change and new ideas
● Possess good organizational capabilities and be able to implement these effectively
● Have strong interpersonal skills which support and engender trust and be able to
work as a positive member of a team of teachers
● Have a deep sense of community, be respectful of adults and children, understand
and respect human differences and support multicultural practice and pedagogy
Have experience working in a racially diverse community
● Be a thoughtful and effective listener
● Be able to communicate with parents, colleagues, and students clearly and
accurately, both orally and in writing
● Have a strong sense of self, a good sense of humor, and a positive outlook on one’s
professional endeavors
● Demonstrated commitment to student advocacy and mentorship
● Familiarity and comfort with Google Classroom
For a complete job description and application instructions, please click here.