Middle School Spanish Teacher
About The Position
Since 1984, Action Day Middle School has been empowering students in grades 5–8 to become independent thinkers, confident leaders, and lifelong learners. Our educators create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that encourage intellectual curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and healthy risk-taking. With small class sizes, a strong sense of community, robust electives, athletics, and enrichment opportunities, our team is committed to developing the whole child while preparing students for success in high school and beyond. We’re growing and expanding, and to accommodate our thriving organization, are seeking professional & proactive individuals who believe in our mission of creating excitement for learning in a fun and loving environment. In 2025, Action Day Schools was nominated as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area and we have positions open for candidates with the same tenacity, determination, and love for fun as we do. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! As our Middle School Spanish Teacher, you will bring language and culture to life through dynamic, student-centered instruction that sparks curiosity and builds confidence. You'll create engaging learning experiences that encourage students to communicate in Spanish, explore diverse cultures, and develop skills that extend far beyond the classroom. By balancing academic rigor with creativity and fun, you'll help students build a strong foundation for future language studies while fostering a lifelong appreciation for global perspectives and communication.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of teaching experience
- Fluency in Spanish and experience teaching Spanish language and culture in an educational setting
- Bachelor’s degree
- A love and passion for working with students
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A reliable, can-do attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow!
Nice To Haves
- Masters in Education or Related Field
- Current Teaching Credential
Responsibilities
- Bring language and culture to life through dynamic, student-centered instruction that sparks curiosity and builds confidence.
- Create engaging learning experiences that encourage students to communicate in Spanish, explore diverse cultures, and develop skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
- Balance academic rigor with creativity and fun.
- Help students build a strong foundation for future language studies while fostering a lifelong appreciation for global perspectives and communication.
- Collaborate with creative team members to design the physical environment to meet the changing needs of young children.
Benefits
- Hands- on training, 1:1 coaching sessions, and team check-ins with the Leadership Team
- New Hire Welcome Workshop, bi-monthly Head & Master Teacher Meetings, In-Service Staff Development Days, CPR/First Aid certification course offerings & more
- Tuition loan payment plans available to help Team Support Teachers complete the core Child Development courses and become teacher-qualified.
- Staff Referral Bonus Programs
- Career Growth Programs and New Leader Training with opportunities for leadership roles as a Master Teacher or School Administration
- Vacation, sick, and holiday pay- including a paid holiday closure at the end of December!
- Medical, dental, and vision
- FSA
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Childcare/Private Education Tuition Discount Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
