High School Spanish Teacher

Nord Anglia Education • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Village School is a private college preparatory school in Houston, Texas, serving students from Early Childhood through High School. Its High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program. The school is part of Nord Anglia Education and serves an international student community.

The High School Spanish Teacher delivers high-quality Spanish instruction, sets ambitious expectations, and supports learners in achieving strong academic outcomes. The role is responsible for creating a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and mastery of Spanish. The teacher works with students, parents, and colleagues, contributes to the wider school community, and upholds safeguarding, inclusion, and school values.

The position reports to the High School Director or a designated instructional leader. Applicants should submit an online application through the Nord Anglia Education careers page, including a CV. Post holders in regulated activity are subject to national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Spanish or a related field.
• Teaching certification or equivalent professional training.
• Strong pedagogical understanding of Spanish instruction, assessment, and differentiation.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.
• Expert knowledge of Spanish content and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to design coherent lesson sequences that deepen understanding and build complex skills.
• Ability to use formative and summative assessment to guide instruction, diagnose learning needs, and provide actionable feedback.
• Understanding of how young people develop and learn, and ability to personalize instruction based on ability, background, interests, and learning needs.
• Ability to maintain high expectations for student progress, behaviour, and classroom culture.
• High professional and ethical standards, integrity, and respect.
• Ability to build positive, productive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Flexibility, reflectiveness, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to encourage curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset in learners.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute positively to the wider school community.
• Culturally responsive and inclusive approach, with commitment to student wellbeing and success.

Nice To Haves

• IB and/or AP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set ambitious expectations for all students and take responsibility for their academic progress in Spanish.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote deep understanding, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.
• Create a safe, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment grounded in high standards of behaviour and mutual respect.
• Use assessment data to monitor learning, adjust instruction, differentiate support, and provide timely, meaningful feedback.
• Communicate regularly with parents and colleagues about student progress, achievement, and wellbeing.
• Participate in professional learning, reflect on teaching practice, and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, school events, and wider Nord Anglia Education initiatives, fostering collaboration and global citizenship.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values in all interactions.
• Offer services wherever and whenever necessary to support the success of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time