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 Hoboken, New Jersey.

About CS&A:

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.

Lower School Spanish Teacher Responsibilities:

• Teach several Spanish courses for students in grades Pre-K3 through Grade 4.
• Design and implement Spanish curriculum for lower school students.
• Conduct research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Cultivate an immersive classroom environment that supports authentic language acquisition
• Monitor student's progress by writing up reports and grading assessments.
• Organize feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Identify students needing additional support and coordinate intervention sessions to improve academic performance.
• Participate in regular professional development activities to stay current with best practices and innovation in language education.

Lower School Spanish Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or related required. Master's degree preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• At least 3 years of previous lower school 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.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• A desire to be involved in extra-curricular activities as well as the broader school community.
• Willingness to work with lower school students.
• Experience using Responsive Classroom, a school-wide Social Emotional Learning approach, or similar.
• Experience with International Baccalaureate (IB) preferred.

Potential Benefits: 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.

Competitive pay

Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ 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.