Middle School Spanish Teacher

The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,100 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at pingry.org or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.

Position Summary

The Pingry School seeks a dynamic and intellectually engaging Middle School Spanish Teacher to join its diverse community. The ideal candidate is committed to guiding young people as they construct their understanding of Spanish in a student-centered classroom. Candidates should possess the fluency, cultural knowledge, and pedagogical skills to teach any level of Spanish, but have a passion for teaching novice-level, middle-school learners. They demonstrate a real commitment and passion for teaching in the Middle School and thrive on the opportunity to engage with this unique age group. A person with consistently high standards, the candidate of choice seeks growth and learning every day, both personally and professionally, and inspires others to do the same through optimism, and flexibility. A strong candidate is excited to work with other teachers not only in the Middle School, but also in the other divisions, fostering a K-12 culture of collaboration, shared purpose, and teamwork. With robust interpersonal skills, the selected candidate has a real desire to contribute to the school community by sharing their passions and through additional efforts, such as coaching teams or supervising activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 courses in Middle School Spanish (Exact sections/grades to be determined).
• Serve as an advisor to a group of approximately 10 students.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally on the development and execution of Middle School Project Week.
• Participate in all required meetings, including faculty division meetings, scheduled collaboration times, professional development activities/days, and beginning and end-of-year meetings weeks.
• Provide extra support for students during flex and community times.
• Fulfill an additional "plus one" requirement as assigned by the Middle School Director.
• Fulfill any additional duties as assigned by the Middle School Director and/or World Language Department Heads.
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.
• Strong background in Spanish and Hispanic culture and literature.
• Fluency with Spanish language pedagogy.
• Capacity and commitment to teaching novice and intermediate Spanish.
• Experience with and enthusiasm for teaching both middle school students and languages at the Middle School level.
• Experience with advising middle school students.
• Dedication to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students
• Robust interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish. Comfort communicating with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
• Dedication to partnering collaboratively with a team of talented faculty.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating, supporting, and sustaining a culture of access and equity in world language education.
• Ability to create a positive classroom environment that is safe, welcoming, and, at the same time, intellectually challenging.
• Experience with using multiple methods of assessment to evaluate student learning.
• Understanding of ways to develop and differentiate curriculum to maximize student learning.
• Proficient in using the Google Suite of applications (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc.) and comfortable incorporating technology into workflow, including tools like Google Classroom and Zoom.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and pillars of the Pingry School, including a commitment to DEIB and the requisite skills to work cross-functionally with diverse constituency groups across the organization.
  
  

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.pingry.org/careers. The resume review process will begin in January, followed by the first round of interviews.

The Pingry School aspires to be an anti-racist community and is committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Pingry is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Pingry School's employment policy is that individuals will receive equal opportunity in all matters pertaining to recruitment, employment, salary, promotion, and assignment, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or other basis proscribed by federal, state, and local law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.