Category: Full Time;
Position Title: 7th & 8th Grade Spanish Teacher at Brookwood School
Start Date: 08/29/2023
End Date:
Location: Manchetser-By-The-Sea, MA
Job Information:
Full details: brookwood.edu/about/careers/
Brookwood is an Early Childhood through Grade 8 independent school of about 300 students
located on a beautiful 30-acre wooded campus in Manchester, MA on the coast of the North
Shore of Boston. At Brookwood, kids come first—not the test, not trophies, not to-do lists. We
know how kids learn best. Every day, we use our expertise to challenge kids intellectually and
ensure they feel valued so that they can grow into their best selves. Our program focuses on
fostering a joyful community of lifelong learners and upstanding global citizens who embrace a
culture of curiosity, kindness, and academic accomplishment. Brookwood also offers a playful,
collaborative work environment for 85 faculty and staff who go the extra mile to do what is best
for kids.
Brookwood seeks an outstanding world language teacher that has a deep knowledge of child
development and best practices for teaching Spanish in grades 5-8, exceptional written/verbal
communication skills, and an infectious sense of fun. Dedicated to graduating students with
cultural competency, Brookwood actively pursues candidates with a strong focus on
multiculturalism, equity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in
Spanish and be familiar with the ACTFL Communication Modes (Interpersonal, Presentational
and Interpretive). This position involves teaching a variety of levels from grade 5 to grade 8 and
serving as an Upper School Advisor in Grade 6, 7 or 8. Brookwood seeks a language teacher
that will enthusiastically contribute to our language program that is rooted in communicative
language teaching and competency-based assessment. The candidate will put students’ needs at
the center of decision-making, will be a self-reflective educator who models a growth mindset,
and will be an inspiration to and collaborator with a high-performing faculty.
Qualifications: Required Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree
– Advanced proficiency in Spanish
– At least 2 years of relevant experience
– Experience with culturally responsive teaching practices and social/emotional learning
Preferred Qualifications
– Master’s degree in education or Spanish or Education
– Experience with Learning for Justice Social Justice Standards
Language/Languages: Spanish
Contact Name: Joshua Cabral
Contact email for questions: jcabral@brookwood.edu
Application Instructions: To Apply
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, résumé, and statement of educational
philosophy to Sophie Rothman at srothman@brookwood.edu.
We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ educators, or educators from
communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. We are committed to
an inclusive school experience for all those who come to work at Brookwood.
