Middle School Spanish Teacher

Action Day Schools • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A reliable, can-do attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow!

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Masters in Education or Related Field
• Current Teaching Credential
• A love and passion for working with students

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 to help students build a strong foundation for future language studies.
• Foster a lifelong appreciation for global perspectives and communication.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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