Upper School Spanish Teacher

Start Date: August 31, 2026 Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 and commensurate with experience (prorated for the remainder of this school year) About the position: Bay Ridge Prep, a student-centered, K-12 independent school located in Brooklyn, New York, seeks an outstanding educator to immediately join its Upper School World Languages Department as a Spanish teacher. The successful candidate is fluent in Spanish and can effectively teach students the language, traditions and history of Spanish-speaking cultures. The candidate is also able to teach students with a range of learning profiles and must be fully committed to an educational philosophy that values critical thinking skills and problem‑solving, the cultivation of intrinsic motivation, an understanding of multiple intelligences, effective classroom management using differentiated instruction, and an instructional design with the goal of depth versus volume. Requirements Fluent in Spanish; ability to teach other world languages a plus Bachelor's degree required; Master’s or advanced degree strongly preferred Previous teaching experience, preferably in a private/independent school Capacity for teaching students at different learning levels Ability to teach students with learning differences Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) Strong collaborative working skills with fellow teachers across disciplines Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, in-person position that follows the academic calendar. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; faculty meetings occur on Wednesdays from 2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Evening work (e.g., parent‑teacher meetings) may be required as job duties demand and will be scheduled in advance. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Bay Ridge Prep is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community where each person achieves an authentic sense of belonging. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are encouraged to apply. Work Environment and Physical Demands This job requires the ability to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment and ensure the safety of the students, and the ability to perform typical classroom and school‑related physical activities, with or without reasonable accommodation. Classroom locations vary based on student schedules and staff may need to teach from different rooms. This role routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment such as computers, phones, electronic devices, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc. Occasional travel between school buildings may be required, scheduled with advanced notice, and the school buildings are within walking distance from each other. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with Oxford Freedom (medical) and UnitedHealthcare (dental and vision) are fully covered by the school for each full‑time employee. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost, partially funded by the school. Retirement: Bay Ridge Prep offers a generous 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA‑CREF. For full‑time employees, the school makes an annual contribution equal to 3% of salary plus a matching contribution of up to an additional 4% of salary based on the employee’s additional contributions. Support for ongoing professional development Bay Ridge Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment. The school does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr