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Upper School Spanish Teacher

Newton Country Day School is an independent college preparatory school for girls in grades five through twelve in the Sacred Heart tradition. Located in Newton, Massachusetts, Newton Country Day has been empowering girls to develop courage and confidence since 1880. Committed to whole-person education and guided by the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools, our highly intentional program centers on faith, intellect, social awareness, community building, and personal growth. 

Position Summary

Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart seeks a dynamic world language educator for its Upper School, specializing in Spanish instruction. This position requires a versatile instructor capable of teaching across grades 9-12, with a commitment to supporting diverse learning needs and serving in a highly relational learning environment. 

Position Requirements

• Develop a comprehensive Spanish curriculum for high school students
• Teach four sections of Spanish language courses at levels ranging from Beginners through Advanced Placement
• Emphasize spoken fluency, reading, writing, listening, grammar, and cultural studies
• Utilize a near-immersion pedagogy, especially at Intermediate and Advanced levels
• Provide individualized student support and accessible extra help
• Design adaptive learning strategies for varied student abilities
• Assess academic progress through personalized evaluation
• Foster independent linguistic and critical thinking skills
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance language learning experiences and participate actively in a team-based culture of collegiality
• Collaborate in designing experiential and interdisciplinary learning opportunities to take learning beyond the confines of the classroom
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and development 
• Participate actively in the life of the wider school community by serving as an advisor for up to eight students, a moderator for a grade level, and a moderator for a co-curricular student activity; participating in weekly community time (announcements, chapel, class meeting); attending occasional evening and weekend events; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Near bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English
• Minimum three years of classroom teaching experience
• Strong pedagogical skills for language instruction
• Exceptional student engagement and support capabilities
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning approaches
• Demonstrated ability to develop individualized learning strategies and flexibility in teaching methodology
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Alignment with the Sacred Heart educational mission to educate the whole child

The ideal candidate will demonstrate linguistic expertise, pedagogical innovation, and a genuine passion for supporting student language acquisition and academic growth.

Newton Country Day School offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary commensurate with experience. Newton Country Day School is an equal-opportunity employer.  MA law requires fingerprint-based and criminal offender record information (CORI) checks for all employees working in public and private schools. 

Send resume and cover letter to Ellen Levine: elevine@newtonSH.org