Middle/Upper School Latin & Spanish Teacher 2025-26

Ravenscroft is an independent, coeducational day school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 1,250 students in grades PreK-12.

We are actively looking to welcome a Middle/Upper School Latin & Spanish teacher to join our community of educators who actively strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive.  Our candidates should demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding of the diverse backgrounds in our community; place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff and parents; be able to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds; and have the capacity to model an attitude of curiosity and a growth mindset.

Reports to: Head of Upper School

The successful candidate will be an educator who displays passion for teaching Latin and Spanish. The teacher’s lessons are student-centered and infused with both theory and practice, and they skillfully incorporate technology and creativity.  Other responsibilities and competencies include: 

• Teaching three to four sections of Latin courses in both Middle School and Upper School, depending on the enrollment
• Teaching one or two sections of Upper School Spanish
• Demonstrating a passion for the Spanish language and culture and the Latin language and ancient cultures
• Demonstrating cultural competence and the ability to connect with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and parents
• Exhibiting excellent teaching skills that demonstrate best practice according to ACTFL proficiency standards
• Designing and delivering lessons that are supportive of Ravenscroft’s mission to “nurture individual potential and prepare students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world”
• Advising roughly 12 students and facilitating the integration of our "Lead from Here" curriculum
• Understanding the development of both Middle and Upper School students and displaying a passion for working with this age group
• Connecting with students, challenging them, and shifting pedagogical practice to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Teaching 90% in the Target Language in the Spanish classroom
• Utilizing online tools such as Edpuzzle, Quizlet, Quizizz, PearDeck, etc.
• Demonstrating effective technology skills, including the ability to use Ravenscroft’s learning management systems (Canvas and Veracross)
• Writing bi-weekly updates for students with accommodations
• Participating in other aspects of the School community as desired by the candidate (i.e., athletics, committees, etc.). The ability and willingness to coach a sport is strongly desired.
• Experience supporting social emotional learning inside and outside of the classroom; an eagerness and ability to support our Lead From Here curriculum
• Demonstrating a growth mindset and the ability to receive feedback, adapt to different learners’ needs, and become a valued colleague in a strong and cohesive World Language department

Qualifying Characteristics:

• Must demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding for the diverse backgrounds in our community
• Place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds
• The capacity to model an attitude of unyielding curiosity and a growth mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong organizational skills needed with the ability to use multiple technological tools required.
• Adaptable, flexible, and a team-oriented personality

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and/or Classical Languages; MA or MEd highly desirable
• Previous teaching experience and experience developing and teaching a proficiency-based curriculum preferred
• Minimum Advanced Low Oral Proficiency in Spanish (ACTFL standards)

Salary/Benefits: Ravenscroft School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a compensation plan that compares favorably with those of regional peer schools. A full benefits package includes TIAA retirement and generous medical/dental coverage, and equals the best plans in Independent Schools.