Riverdale Country School · 2 days ago
Middle and Upper School Spanish Teacher (2026-27)
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $147K/yr
3+ years expRiverdale Country School is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent all-gender school in New York City, dedicated to inspiring students to live meaningful and purpose-driven lives. They are seeking a Middle and Upper School Spanish Teacher who will teach Spanish to a diverse range of students, focusing on developing language proficiency and cultural competency. The role involves teaching both novice and advanced levels, participating in school community activities, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
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Responsibilities
Teach a wide range of students from the novice to advanced levels in both Middle and Upper School
Develop students’ language proficiency, understood as the interrelation of Linguistic Mastery, (Inter)cultural Competency, and Communication Skills
Engage students in interdisciplinary learning, research, and experiential education, both inside and outside the classroom
Teach a Spanish program fully in the target language, including entry points for both Middle School and Upper School students
Offer upper-level Spanish electives for students in eleventh and twelfth grades
Participate in the life of the school community through advising, leading activities, service learning, and other co-curricular programs
Qualification
Required
Native or near-Native fluency in Spanish
Masters degree or higher in a relevant field of study
At least three years of Language teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to effectively develop students' oral, written, and intercultural competencies through authentic, communication-based engagement with the language
Genuine commitment to nurturing inclusive and joyful learning spaces within the classroom and throughout our community
Demonstrated collegiality, collaboration, teamwork, and organization
Experience with differentiated instruction and UDL in the Language classroom
A desire to participate in community activities such as Advisory groups, service opportunities, or other co-curriculars
Fluency in the effective use of educational technologies
Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching practices
Benefits
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and Stipends: All employees are eligible for Frankel Fellow grants, known as “passion grants,” which pay for enrichment activities. More than 120 grants have been made to faculty and staff since the program started in 2014. Stipends are available for coaching, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
Company
Riverdale Country School
Riverdale CS is a co-educational, college-preparatory day school in New York City that serves students from preschool to twelfth grade.
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