Part-time Middle School Spanish Teacher

Fearless Teaching, Fearless Learning: Experience true professional freedom. We don't lecture or fill in bubble tests. We give you the space to innovate and deliver authentic, hands-on learning. Flexible Part-Time Schedule: Teach 2 to 3 classes per day (depending on the schedule) with scheduling flexibility to align with your life—whether you prefer a morning block or an afternoon block. Built-in Mentorship: Collaborate closely with experienced, supportive faculty ready to help you grow as a classroom teacher. 33-Acre Outdoor Campus & Centers of Excellence: Bring language and world cultures to life using our dynamic indoor and outdoor spaces. Prime Location: Minutes from downtown Middletown and Wesleyan University (and just 30 minutes from New Haven and Hartford). What We’re Looking For Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Spanish, World Languages, Education, or a related field (or equivalent native/near-native fluency and domain knowledge). Philosophy: Dedication to language teaching best practices that build foundational communication skills, cultural appreciation, and confidence in young learners. Skills: Native or near-native Spanish proficiency, comfort with modern classroom technology (Google Classroom), strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to culturally responsive teaching. Mindset: An energetic team player with high motivation, flexibility, and a great sense of humor. Key Responsibilities (In Brief) Design and lead engaging Spanish lessons tailored for 6th–8th grade (2–3 class sections daily). Foster a positive, supportive, and communicative classroom environment. Support campus community life through shared duties (recess duty, lunch supervision, all-school meetings, community gatherings, etc.). Compensation & Schedule Schedule: Part-Time (2–3 classes daily, schedule options negotiable to ensure that they are “clustered” either all in the morning or all in the afternoon). Compensation: Competitive pay, commensurate with experience For more information, complete job descriptions, and to talk about applying, please contact Dr. Rochelle Reodica , Head of School ( View email address on click.appcast.io ), and Liz Ball , Director of Teaching & Learning ( View email address on click.appcast.io ). #J-18808-Ljbffr The Independent Day School