Experienced Spanish Teacher

Department(s): Modern Language

Reports to: Department Head, Dean of Academics

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt, Faculty

About Portsmouth Abbey School:

Portsmouth Abbey School is a coeducational Catholic boarding and day school for grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1926 by the English Benedictine Congregation, the School is located on a 525-acre campus along Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay, less than 30 minutes south of Providence and 20 minutes from Newport. The School is known for its mission to help young men and women grow in knowledge and grace through its purpose-driven education in the Catholic intellectual tradition and a values-based community that embraces faith while nurturing reverence for God and the human person, love of learning, and commitment to community life. The Abbey’s 350 students are encouraged to engage passionately in academic and intellectual pursuits, innovative electives, service to others, and athletic and artistic endeavors. The School’s approach to college preparation is designed to inspire the next generation’s leaders, stewards, innovators, and problem solvers while instilling a desire to serve the common good.

Job Summary:

Portsmouth Abbey seeks a full-time Spanish instructor to begin in August, 2025. Applicants should be excited to teach high school students at any level from introductory Spanish I through AP and advanced levels. This position requires experience teaching upper-level Spanish courses, including AP Spanish. Speaking and writing fluency is essential given the rigorous curriculum and active classroom environment we foster in the modern language department. This position could include the role of Department Head depending on a candidate’s experience. We seek dynamic educators who will be an active part of our community both inside and outside the classroom with teaching, coaching, and residential responsibilities living out our mission to help young men and women grow in knowledge and grace.

Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections of Spanish, including AP Spanish

• Possible Department Head role

• Coach two seasons

• Serve as a houseparent or affiliate in one of the student residential houses

• Advise 5-7 students

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Spanish or related field

• At least three years’ experience teaching high school

• Experience teaching the AP Spanish curriculum

• Experience in boarding schools preferred but not required

• Desire to be engaged in a Catholic residential community

• Alignment with the School’s mission of helping young men and women grow in

knowledge and grace

• Ability to work flexible hours and travel, including evenings and weekends

• A love of working with students

Other Qualifications:

All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check prior to beginning

employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Portsmouth, RI 02871 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portsmouth, RI 02871: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $65,000