Middle School Spanish Teacher

Position Overview

Head‑Royce School is seeking a full‑time Middle School Spanish teacher to join our team, beginning in August 2026. We seek teachers who are not only excited by the content they teach, but who are also actively engaged in evolving their classroom pedagogy.

Head‑Royce School envisions a future where education unlocks the promise and purpose of every student to better the world. Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real‑world problems and performances. Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Upper School duties such as advising as well as to participate in the life of the community.

Located on a 22‑acre campus in Oakland, California, Head‑Royce School (HRS) is a pre‑eminent, co‑educational, independent, K‑12 day school with a 138‑year history. Our mission is to develop students of character, intellect, and creativity. We deliver on our mission by living our values:

• Students First
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  We prioritize student learning, development, and well‑being.
• Academic Excellence
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  We pursue knowledge and assess our learning to better ourselves and our community.
• Diversity
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  We embrace our different perspectives, backgrounds, experiences and identities to expand and enrich what we can learn and do together.
• Belonging
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  We create the conditions in which everyone thrives and brings their authentic selves.
• Civic Engagement
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  We connect students to the local community and beyond to enhance their academic experiences and foster genuine engagement.

We seek applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in culturally responsive teaching, a deep understanding of adolescents, and a genuine fondness for working with all students at this specific age level.

Teacher

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching Spanish at a variety of levels. The ability to teach a heritage oriented Spanish class is a significant plus.
• Being an empathetic and clear communicator with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Demonstrating understanding of and curiosity regarding curriculum design as well as varied pedagogical approaches including UbD and UDL; familiarity with the ACTFL “World‑Readiness Standards for Language Learning” is desired.
• Maintaining strong speaking, writing, planning, and organizational skills.
• Participating in an outdoor education trip for three nights (additional stipend paid).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Language and/or Literature or equivalent area of study.
• Fluent or Native Spanish speaker.
• 2 years minimum teaching experience.
• Demonstrated desire to teach at the high school level.
• Proven ability to teach a variety of Spanish classes at the high school level.
• Ability to provide proof of Fingerprint, SB 848 and TB clearance.
• Advanced degrees/certification desirable in Spanish or Spanish education.
• Ability to participate in an outdoor education trip for 3–4 nights (additional stipend paid).

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest or cover letter and a current resume. Application materials should be submitted through our website.

In accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534 & SB 848) and Education Code 44051 (as amended by SB 848), applicants for all positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school, diagnostic centers operated by the California Department of Education, and/or private schools with which they have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service.

Please include any full‑time, part‑time and/or substitute employment positions on your application. Failure to disclose all previous educational employment, regardless of length or location, may result in the disqualification of your application and/or be deemed dishonest in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed.

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