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Date Posted: March 14, 2024
Job Title: Teacher of Spanish
Category: 03
Employer: Brearley School
Location: New York, NY

Description:

Teacher of Spanish

The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 770 students K-XII, seeks a part-time (60%) Teacher of Spanish to teach three classes in Middle and/or Upper School beginning August 2024. Ability to teach French is a plus.

We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at https://www.brearley.org/page/about/employment-opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

teaching the Spanish curriculum, as assigned, in Middle and/or Upper School
participating in planning meetings with Modern Language colleagues
attending to the social and emotional growth of students
participating in the life of the school outside of the department
supporting and advancing the School’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

The ideal candidate will:

have at least three years of teaching experience

have a strong interest in the use of technology in the classroom

have knowledge of and experience in working with elementary-aged students

have a Bachelor of Arts degree

native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and a genuine passion for teaching it

possess competence in inclusive, anti-bias, anti-racist pedagogy

commit to helping students think independently and develop confidence in their own abilities

possess excellent communication skills

collaborate eagerly, and

bring to their work a collegial spirit and a positive attitude.

Salary

In 2024-25, the annual salary for this position ranges from $45,000 to $74,340 depending on experience.

Benefits

Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good. Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.

About the School

Founded in 1884, the school is a center of intellectual exuberance, attracting students from across and beyond New York City. Our mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: to cultivate in our students a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist school community, and we expect our faculty, staff, students, parents, and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.