Lower School Spanish Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Lower School Spanish Teacher for an immediate start at an independent school in Greenwich, CT.

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

• Developing lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students.
• Teach Spanish courses for Lower School students in grades K-5.
• Providing conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.
• Teaching Spanish writing and composition classes for students.
• Conducting research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Monitoring student's progress by writing up reports and grading assessments.
• Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Providing suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students.
• Teaching students about Spanish culture, which may include festivals, traditional food, and dress, and social conventions.
• Organizing fun events where students can showcase their Spanish language skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or related required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Native or near native fluency in Spanish required.
• 2-3 years of previous teaching experience.
• No teaching license or credential is required.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and resilient.

• A desire to be involved in extra-curricular activities as well as the broader school community.
• Willingness to work with lower school students.
• Experience with the International Baccalaureate is preferred, but not required.

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.