Modern Language Instructor (1745)

St Andrews School Of Delaware • Middletown, NJ

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About The Position

St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. All our students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto. To learn more about St. Andrew’s visit our website at www.standrews-de.org . St. Andrew’s School seeks a full-time modern language instructor for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate must exhibit a high level of proficiency in all modalities of the Spanish language—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—and an understanding of the social, political, historical, and economic realities of the Spanish-speaking world. Candidates who also have the ability and desire to also teach French will be given strong consideration and should highlight this ability in their application materials. The successful candidate must show a lively interest in current pedagogy and scholarship, an ongoing commitment to continuing to develop their own cultural competence, and a deep dedication to meeting the needs of diverse student learners. Candidates should be creative, resourceful, optimistic, and collaborative. The position will also involve full participation in the extracurricular and student life programs of this residential community.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish or a related field, or possess demonstrable fluency in the language
• teaching experience is beneficial but not required
• Candidates must have a passion for working with and living in community with adolescents
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or canceled, or disqualified from driving)

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with the experience to coach any of our sports programs will be given strong consideration in this search.
• More specifically, candidates with experience coaching football, field hockey, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, squash, and tennis should highlight this ability in their application materials.

Responsibilities

• Four class sections
• Two seasons of athletic coaching or two seasons of a major, non-athletic extracurricular program
• Dormitory duty once or twice a week
• Weekend duty once every four weekends
• Participation in school committees and activities
• Adhere to the school’s dress code

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Two health plan options to ensure you and your family have access to quality care
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources and programs promoting physical and mental well-being
• Health Savings Account which includes St. Andrew's School match
• Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to you
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our 403(b) retirement plan. The School provides a matching contribution of two for one, for every $1 dollar you contribute, the School will contribute $2 dollars up to 5% of salary (10% maximum from the School), with immediate vesting. Rollovers are permitted from other 403(b) plans

What This Job Offers

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