Category: Full Time;
Position Title: Spanish Teacher
Start Date: 08/23/2022
End Date:
Location: Southborough, MA
Job Information:
Fay School seeks a dynamic, flexible, and creative individual who has a passion for teaching world languages and understands how to engage elementary and middle school students. The World Languages Teacher teaches Spanish to students in grades three through nine. Fay’s culture-based world languages program emphasizes written and spoken language skills. Outside the classroom, the World Languages Teacher is an advisor to a small group of students, coaches or assists in other afternoon programs for two terms, and participates in the residential life program as a campus resident or off-campus faculty member. This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits. On campus housing may be available.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ relevant teaching experience, preferably in an elementary and/or middle school setting. A bachelor’s degree in a world language, education, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and fluency in English are required. Preference will be given to candidates who are also proficient in and have experience teaching French. Teacher certification is not required.
Responsibilities include:
-Preparing and presenting materials and lessons for students in grades 3 through 9
-Assessing students’ performance and issuing academic grades, effort grades, and comments
-Integrating academic technology to enhance instruction as appropriate
-Communicating effectively with parents
-Attending team and department meetings, and major school events, as required
-Attending faculty and departmental meetings
-Coaching or assisting in other afternoon programs during two terms
-Performing duties to support the School’s residential life program
Fay School values teachers who believe in differentiated and developmentally-aligned approaches to teaching and learning, integrate instructional technology, understand the importance of cultural competence, and are attuned to the social and emotional growth of students. Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community.
Language/Languages: Spanish
Contact Name: Julie Porrazzo
Contact email for questions: fayjobs@fayschool.org
Application Instructions: Salary to be determined based on experience and education. Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and list of three references via email with the subject line “Spanish Teacher” to fayjobs@fayschool.org.
