Middle School Spanish Teacher; Part-Time

Job Location:

New York, NY 10024

Position Type:
Part Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $ Salary/year

MS Spanish Teacher (Part-time)

The Calhoun School, a progressive independent school located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, is seeking a part-time MS Spanish teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will have a passion for working with middle school students in an innovative, supportive environment.

• Developing curricula and implementing lessons that incorporate a range of learning approaches to both support and challenge diverse learners to reach their fullest potential
• Cultivating a love of Spanish through interactive, joyful learning
• Collaborating with other educators in developing integrated, project-based curricula
• Keeping anecdotal and assessment records to inform thoughtful, comprehensive narrative reports
• Create a positive learning environment for students and inspire students to hold themselves to a high standard of academics and character.
• Maintain consistent relationships with families, including phone calls, emails, and conferences
• Commitment to school-wide initiatives and alignment with Calhoun’s mission and values

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Calhoun reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

• The faculty member is required to stand, walk, sit, run, handle tools/controls, balance, talk or hear. They must occasionally lift/move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the faculty member is expected to supervise students in the park and on field trips in rain, snow, or humid conditions. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.

Calhoun is committed to addressing issues of social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias education in our curriculum and in our community. Teachers must be willing learners and participants in supporting this work.

Calhoun is committed to recruiting, hiring and supporting a diverse staff and welcomes applicants of all gender, sexuality, religious, ethnic, racial and cultural identities. Calhoun does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of one’s actual or perceived race; color; religion; sex/gender (including gender identity); creed; sexual orientation; marital status; pregnancy; ethnicity; national origin, ancestry, age, and disability.

• Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of content subject area
• Interest in working in a progressive and humanistic school
• Appreciation for and commitment to diversity in multiple forms
• High level of professionalism
• Flexibility and ability to cope with change
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Ability to plan both short-term and long-term
• Appreciation for the unique developmental stage of the middle school child

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Teaching experience