Lower School Spanish Teacher

Position Summary

The Benjamin School is seeking a full-time innovative, creative, and dynamic Spanish teacher to join the Lower School team for the 2025-26 school year. This role requires an individual who is a fluent Spanish speaker with the skills and expertise to develop the written and conversational proficiency of young students. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Spanish culture, arts, history, and literature. This position reports directly to the Head of Lower School.

Key Expectations Of All TBS Employees

• Demonstrate support for the school’s mission and policies
• Consistently model The Benjamin School values
• Build positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability
• Take initiative and ownership in displaying a positive work ethic and behaviors and encourage this attitude in others
• Maintain proficiency in their field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the school
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong Work Ethic: Organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize tasks
• Passion for Language Instruction: Expertise in creating developmentally appropriate Spanish lessons that foster language growth, cultural proficiency, and critical thinking
• Growth Mindset: Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
• Exceptional Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, colleagues, and administrators
  
  

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Regularly works in standard classroom conditions and climate. Frequently performs some duties such as walking classes or supervising student arrival or dismissal outdoors in varying weather conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision. Works at a computer screen for extended periods. Ability to observe students from various distances.
• Frequently required to move around the classroom and to work at a desk for extended periods of time. Often positions oneself to work with small children on the floor, frequently moves around campus
• Ability to occasionally move items up to 30-50 lbs. across the classroom
• Ability to work in a very busy and highly involved environment
• Ability to periodically work additional hours to support before and after-school or weekend events
  
  

Essential Qualifications

• Speak and write Spanish fluently
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, language instruction, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Have experience teaching Lower School and world language courses (other relevant experiences will be considered)
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching, fostering student growth, and exploring world cultures
• Demonstrate strong professional relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Knowledge of world language pedagogy and child development
• Proficiency with technology, including iPad, learning management systems, and basic G Suite for Education (Google) tools
• Experience in an independent school is preferred
• Our mission is centered on providing a challenging, college-preparatory education to a diverse student body in a structured and nurturing community environment. Our educators are dedicated to creating engaging learning experiences that encourage students to explore content deeply and apply their skills in meaningful ways. Teachers are integral to shaping the curriculum and work collaboratively—both within their departments and across disciplines—to design instruction that supports each student's academic, social, and emotional growth. We are looking for a teacher with a growth mindset who can build strong, positive relationships with students and faculty and staff grounded in positivity and collegiality.
  
  

The Benjamin School offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, School-paid Life and Long Term Disability, AFLAC, 403B Retirement, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending, Student Tuition discounts, and educational assistance. For additional information, please visit our website at www.thebenjaminschool.org .

To Apply: The position starts August 2025. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to ls.openings@thebenjaminschool.org . No telephone calls, please.

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