Upper School Spanish Teacher, Leave (Jan 2027-June 2027)

Job Description

Job Description

Dates: January 2027 - June 2027

Reports To: Upper School Director

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of: 

• Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

• Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.

• Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves.

• Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description:

BB&N is seeking an 80% Upper School Spanish Teacher to cover a leave from January 2027 to June 2027. We are seeking a knowledgeable Spanish Teacher whose primary responsibilities will include teaching Spanish classes, levels III Honors, IV, and AP Spanish Language. Additional responsibilities include collaborating closely with colleagues in the Spanish Program and attending regular meetings of the World Language Department. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines.

• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, tests, and projects; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.

• Supervises the behavior of students in the classroom, school grounds, and educational trips, and discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.

• Monitors students' progress throughout the year.

• Communicates progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or Campus Director.

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.

• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.

• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.

• Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.

• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.

• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The BB&N World Languages Department prioritizes students' oral competency, a project-based learning environment, and the understanding that the strength of teaching world languages lies in the ability to offer students multiple perspectives and viewpoints.  The strongest candidates will share these ideals.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Spanish language instruction, with a preference for native Spanish speakers or speakers with near-native fluency. A Bachelor's degree is required, and at least two years of full-time teaching experience and familiarity with AP Spanish is preferred. In addition, the candidate will demonstrate the following: 

• Excellent oral and writing skills, both in English and Spanish. 

• Ability to engage students to converse in Spanish in and out of class.

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues. 

• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.

• Understand and exhibit high standards of professional conduct.

• Create a dynamic and engaging classroom experience for students.

• Offer a wide range of opportunities for learning in the classroom (small group work, full-class discussion, presentations, etc.). 

• Demonstrate agility in adjusting teaching approaches to best support the critical thinking, speaking, writing, and creativity of all students.

• Build students’ confidence in their independent ability to engage fully in the Spanish language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. 

• Work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff.

• Seek collaboration with a team of colleagues within the Spanish and wider World Languages Department and with teachers in other disciplines.

• Value advancing students’ knowledge and affirmation of themselves and others.

• Integrate our School’s mission, values, and DEIG commitments into their teaching practices.

• Commit to working in and fostering an inclusive community by advancing the efforts of anti-racism and equity in their classes and the broader community.

Salary: $69,500.00 - $90,552.00 (prorated for leave)

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. T