Middle School French​/Spanish Teacher; position

Middle School French/Spanish Teacher (1-year position) Job Description

Full-time, salaried position to teach 6th‑8th grade French, Spanish, and introduction to world languages for the 2026/27 school year. The teacher will report to the Middle School Director.

• Teach a combination of classes (four in total), covering 6th‑grade world language, 7th‑grade French/Spanish, and French for students from immersion programs.
• Serve as an advisor for 7th or 8th grade.
• Lead one afternoon program in the arts for one or more seasons, or coach an afternoon sport.
• Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among the Thayer Academy community.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s or higher preferred in Education, French, Spanish, or a related field.
• 3‑5 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, curriculum, and 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.
  • Experience with Pre‑Algebra and Algebra teaching and/or tutoring.
  • Willingness to incorporate metacognition into lessons.

• Salary: $70,000 – $86,000 per year.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

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