HS Spanish Teacher, Advisor, Coach Dorm Advisor

Chatham Hall is seeking a dynamic Spanish teacher to teach five classes of high school Spanish. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching Spanish in high schools, including planning and providing instruction, assessing students’ progress, and communicating with different stakeholders to support students’ learning.

In this active boarding community, faculty members also serve as advisors to a small group of students, keeping track of their academic progress, social involvement, and creating a family away from home. Faculty participate in some way in athletics, weekend activities, and/or committee work that helps us continue to grow and move forward as a community.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who can teach entrepreneurship, coach volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse, strength and conditioning, or track and field or teach yoga classes.

Teaching:

• Planning and executing engaging, relevant, and student-centered Spanish lessons
• Differentiating instruction to support and engage a diverse community of learners
• Meeting with students during office hours to explain concepts and proctor make-up assessments
• Providing verbal and written feedback to students on assessments in a timely manner
• Preparing Learning Profiles for students based on psycho-educational testing and helping teachers implement students’ learning recommendations
• Collaborating with other faculty on cross-curricular and cross-disciplinary initiatives
• Attending and participating in weekly faculty meetings
• Teaching in our Health and Wellness and Grade-Level Programming

Advising:

• Meeting with small advisory group twice a week for check‑ins
• Communicating proactively with advisees’ teachers and families

Other:

• Coordinating and participating in international language immersion programs for Chatham Hall students
• Coach/lead an afternoon activity for one to two seasons of athletics/afternoon activities
• Supervising dormitory environment for students, participating in weekend duty responsibilities, and supporting community-building efforts in the residential program
• Leading students in grade-level programming, an after‑school activity meeting once a week
• Attending all required all‑school events, including assembly, chapel, meetings, special events, etc. Some evening and weekend work will be required at a 24/7 full boarding school

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Generous vacation time
• All meals provided in the dining hall during the academic year
• Access to Chatham Hall’s facilities during operating hours

• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish, foreign language education, or a related field required. A Master’s degree is preferred
• At least 3 years of previous teaching experience in middle or high schools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to contribute to the life of the school community outside of the classroom
• Ability to coach a sport or teach yoga preferred
• Ability to serve as a dorm advisor preferred. Dorm advisors are provided campus housing