HS Spanish Teacher

LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) seeks educators committed to enacting progressive pedagogy in their classrooms. Candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply. The school is seeking a Spanish Teacher for 9th -12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualifications Sought - Successful LREI teachers are lifelong learners who-

• can inspire students, have a joyful positive attitude about children, and become active members of the LREI community;

• regularly bring ‘real life’ experience into their classroom and extend the classroom beyond the school walls into the neighborhood, city, and beyond;

• are reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development and leadership opportunities;

• are inspired by our mission and create a nurturing classroom with high educational expectations;

• are guided by an ethic of care and see learning as connected to the development of the whole child

• demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity, cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse people;

• possess excellent communication skills with students, parents, and the administration both formally and informally;

• practice a progressive pedagogy which is student-centered; are capable of differentiating instruction

• are creative problem solvers and innovators who possess a growth-mindset 

Overview of the position:

The High School Spanish teacher is responsible for teaching Spanish at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels, across 9th through 12th grade. Emphasis should be on cultivating oral language development, conversation exchange, and grammar within the context of thematic units. Additionally, experience developing curricula and willingness to create new classroom materials is important.

Specific Requirements of the position:

• B.A. in Spanish (Masters degree or higher preferred) or related area studies

• Strong Spanish language skills (Advanced-Low or higher on the ACTFL scale or equivalent)

• Ability to implement a proficiency-focused pedagogical framework, using a standards-based grading system as the form for assessment and reporting

• The ability to design curriculum that contextualizes language learning in meaningful ways

• Serving as an advisor to 10-12 HS Students, conducting weekly meetings and leading family conferences

• Commitment to social justice and activism as integral to history and an important foundation for educating youth

Salary range: $69,056.53 - $132,556.41

Overview of School

Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin (a contemporary and colleague of John Dewey, Caroline Pratt, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell), The Little Red School House has been at the vanguard of pedagogical innovation since its founding. LREI’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged and supported. We seek to create within the school a community built on understanding and respecting others. Thus, our student body traditionally reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our city, and our curriculum is built on interdisciplinary studies to promote understanding of many cultures. While individual achievement is encouraged and rewarded, our program underscores the value of shared goals, friendship, and cooperation in mastering difficult tasks. The progressive ideals that in 1921 gave life and inspiration to the school — academic excellence and creativity, active learning and innovative teaching, respect for the individual and responsibility to the community - continue to guide the school today. LREI is located in vibrant Greenwich Village and classes venture forth often to use the neighborhood and the city to provide rich learning experiences.

Salary : $69,057 - $132,556