Middle School Spanish Teacher/Advisor

Durham Academy • Durham, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Durham Academy (DA) is seeking a Middle School Spanish Teacher to join the World Languages Department. This is a one-year posting for the 2026-2027 school year with the potential for renewal. The role involves teaching four sections of Spanish to 7th and 8th graders and serving as an advisor to a group of up to 12 students. The department utilizes the ACTFL framework for instruction. Preference will be given to candidates familiar with ACTFL and competency-based feedback systems, though a willingness to learn and incorporate these approaches is essential. The ideal candidate is an experienced, student-centered educator with a flexible, innovative approach, deep content knowledge, and a passion for fostering student self-awareness and confidence. They should be eager to collaborate, create an equitable and inclusive learning environment, commit to professional growth, and use technology effectively. Durham Academy teachers are culturally competent, model student-centered teaching, possess strong pedagogical skills, collaborate actively, build supportive relationships with students and parents, prioritize student wellness, and are committed to innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Student-centered, inquiry-based approach to teaching.
• Eagerness to build supportive relationships with students.
• Flexible and innovative.
• Deep content knowledge.
• Enthusiasm to work actively and collaboratively.
• Ability to create and promote an equitable and inclusive curriculum and learning environment.
• Commitment to continued professional growth.
• Passion for lifelong learning.
• Ability to use technology thoughtfully and creatively to enhance teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Culturally competent.
• Believe in the central importance of diversity and equity in the life of the school.
• Model a student-centered approach to teaching in an active classroom.
• Possess a command of pedagogical best practices.
• Eagerly seek feedback on all aspects of their professional life.
• Collaborate authentically and actively while building and maintaining collegial relationships with colleagues.
• Understand that student wellness is central to the student learning experience.
• Innovate and experiment to discover the most compelling learning experiences for students.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ACTFL.
• Familiarity with giving feedback in a competency-based system.
• An advanced degree or other commensurate experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of Spanish to students in grades 7 and 8.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of up to 12 students.
• Incorporate the ACTFL framework into instruction.
• Give feedback in a competency-based system.
• Create and promote an equitable and inclusive curriculum and learning environment.
• Use technology thoughtfully and creatively to enhance teaching and learning.
• Collaborate actively and authentically with colleagues.
• Build supportive relationships with students.
• Participate actively in the life of the school beyond the classroom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level