Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Spanish Teacher, Grades 5 to 8

Start Date: 08/28/2026
End Date:

Location: Fayerweather Street School, 765 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138

Job Information:

Fayerweather seeks an energetic, committed Spanish teacher to teach students in grades 5-8.

Main Responsibilities

– Teach students to develop Spanish fluency (grammar, spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary, composition) and guide students in conversational Spanish.
– Teach students to develop a cultural understanding and appreciation of Spanish-speaking countries
– Demonstrate an ability to teach and develop a curriculum that focuses on authentic, real-world learning applications.
– Create a supportive, caring classroom environment where students can learn and interact positively with one another through student-centered instruction, collaboration, and authentic assessment.
– Meet students where they are as learners by differentiating the curriculum
– Establish and maintain excellent classroom management
Document the curriculum as it evolves throughout the year
– Exhibit excellent communication with parents to provide timely and appropriate feedback regarding student progress
– Perform various duties and essential tasks, including recess coverage, lunch duty, creating curricular displays, writing narrative reports, attending weekly staff meetings, participating in admissions programming as needed, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Skills and Qualifications:

– Demonstrate knowledge in OWL, TPR, and TPRS approaches or similar language teaching pedagogies
– Demonstrate understanding of the philosophy of progressive education
– Demonstrate knowledge and commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, and belonging in an elementary school
Fayerweather Street School:

Fayerweather Street School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning. Fayerweather Street School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

Salary: $62,000-$85,000

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Hiring Commttee

Contact email for questions: employment@fayerweather.org

Application Instructions: To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Employment@Fayerweather.org.

Please be prepared to provide at least four references. It is preferred that two of your references are people you have directly reported to; feel free to briefly explain in your cover letter your relationships with your references.

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Thayer Academy Middle School French Teacher & Department Chair

Start Date: 08/25/2026
End Date:

Location: Thayer Academy, Braintree MA

Job Information:

Thayer Academy is seeking a full-time 5th-8th-grade French teacher to teach French to students who were in a French Immersion program and students who are taking French for the first time. This is a full-time, salaried position, reporting to the Middle School Director.

If applicable, this person would also serve as department chair, responsible for leading the department members of World Languages in the delivery of an engaging and meaningful educational experience across grades 5-8. The Department Head role falls into three core areas as follows: curricular/instructional oversight, faculty support/professional growth, and departmental logistics.

What you’ll do:

Teach 5 French classes to Middle School students
Serve as an advisor for the 7th grade
Lead the World Languages Department as Department Chair (if applicable)
Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members
Engage in ongoing professional development
Department Chair

Participate in ongoing curricular review, documentation, and horizonal/vertical alignment as led by MS Associate Director for Academics
Train new department members (when applicable) regarding the Academy’s standards, policies, and procedures,
Assist in observing and evaluating department members with MS Director, MS Associate Director for Academics and Assistant Head of School for Academics
Encourage/recommend professional growth opportunities and be aware of and support the inquiry goals process for each member of the department.
What you will love:

Developing your skills alongside an experienced Middle School Director, faculty, and leadership team
Access to 4 creation labs- innovation lab, collaborative design lab, digital media lab, and audio lab
Robust resources, tools, and budget at your disposal
An opportunity to draw on your own experiences, as well as learn and teach new skills, supporting your professional development
Access to professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and build your program
Executing a variety of tasks during the day to keep you engaged and motivated
Working with young people who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and a community that welcomes professional growth
Engage in strategies and ideas in collaboration within a community from a broad range of backgrounds, and can contribute to a diverse organizational culture
Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s (or higher) preferred in Education, French or a related field
5-7 years of teaching experience at the Middle School level preferred
Passion for working with middle schoolers and a desire to build relationships
Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community
High level of comfort and experience with technology in an educational setting
Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Design Thinking or project-based learning curriculum development
Experience with Responsive Classrooms or other SEL curriculum and training
Willingness to incorporate metacognition into lessons
Compensation:

Salary Range- $74,345 – $90,000
Competitive salary and benefits
Application Information

Please click here to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.
Equal Opportunity Act: Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re-employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Thayer Academy complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship, including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training, and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Qualifications: Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s (or higher) preferred in Education, French or a related field
5-7 years of teaching experience at the Middle School level preferred
Passion for working with middle schoolers and a desire to build relationships
Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community
High level of comfort and experience with technology in an educational setting
Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Design Thinking or project-based learning curriculum development
Experience with Responsive Classrooms or other SEL curriculum and training
Willingness to incorporate metacognition into lessons

Language/Languages: French

Contact Name: Galen Hamann

Contact email for questions: ghamann@thayer.org

Application Instructions: See the Thayer Academy Website under Employment