Spanish Teacher Upper School

Spanish Teacher - Upper School | Trinity Valley School

Trinity Valley School seeks a Spanish teacher who understands that language is never just grammar and vocabulary; it is a living bridge between people, histories, and ways of being in the world. If you are someone who finds joy in helping a student unlock meaning in another language, who believes that education should open minds as much as it opens doors, and who is ready to join a community deeply committed to knowing and valuing each student as a whole person, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Trinity Valley School is a Pre-K through 12 independent school where students are known, challenged, and supported as they become thoughtful, capable adults. Our upper school community-roughly 350 students in grades 9–12-is characterized by genuine intellectual engagement, a real commitment to honor and integrity, and a culture where students feel genuinely seen and valued. We are seeking a Spanish teacher to join our World Languages department and help shape the linguistic and cultural fluency of our students.

You will be stepping into an established program with strong institutional support, engaged families, and students who are already excited about language learning. You will work alongside colleagues who are equally invested, who think carefully about how students learn, and who view teaching as a continuous practice of reflection and growth.

The Spanish program at Trinity Valley is not isolated within a single department-it connects naturally to our Global Education initiatives, our Trojan Outdoor Experience, our commitment to equity and inclusion, and our broader mission to develop students of fine scholarship, wide constructive interests, intelligent citizenship, and spiritual and moral development. Your work will directly serve all four of these core objectives.

Your days will be full and varied. You will teach Spanish I and Spanish III, working with students at different stages of language acquisition and helping each group develop not just competence but genuine enthusiasm for the language. You will design lessons that bring Spanish-speaking cultures to life-whether through literature, film, current events, or community connections-helping students appreciate the rich and distinct traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.

Beyond the classroom, you will serve as an advisor to a group of 10–12 students, meeting with them regularly to support their academic progress, listen to their concerns, and help them navigate the social and emotional landscape of upper school life. You will also engage in campus life-perhaps leading a Spanish club, attending school events, or supporting our commitment to community through your presence and participation.

You will collaborate regularly with your colleagues in the World Languages department and across disciplines, sharing ideas about how language learning connects to history, literature, science, and social studies. You will attend faculty meetings, participate in professional development, and contribute to the ongoing work of making Trinity Valley a place where every student feels honored and included. This is not a job that happens only during class periods;

it is a role that invites you into the full life of the school.

You are someone who creates conditions where understanding can emerge, possessing a genuine passion for adolescents and their unique complexities. As a creative instructional designer, you recognize that students learn differently and adapt your approach to ensure every student is known, challenged, and supported.

You understand that language is inseparable from culture, and you have the knowledge and curiosity to help students see Spanish-speaking societies in their full humanity and diversity as places with their own histories, struggles, innovations, and contributions to the world. You have formal training in Spanish (ideally a master's degree or equivalent credentials) and meaningful teaching experience, preferably in an independent school setting where you have worked with students who are developing their language skills from the ground up.

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