Spanish Teacher

Franklin School•Jersey City, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Franklin School is redefining high school education through an innovative, applied-learning approach that equips students with the skills, mindset, and adaptability to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are seeking passionate educators and industry professionals who are committed to fostering a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environment where students engage deeply with real-world challenges. At Franklin, we blend historical best practices with cutting-edge educational strategies, including Transdisciplinary Learning, Experiential Learning, and a future-proof curriculum that integrates emerging technologies, leadership development, and creative exploration. Our Maker Curriculum and Skills Curriculum provide students with hands-on opportunities to experiment, invent, and tackle complex global issues using Systems Thinking, Agile Thinking, Complex Problem-Solving, Artificial Intelligence, and more. Through micro-courses and electives designed by experts, we expose students to industry-leading practices in fields such as engineering, business incubation, journalism, and digital design. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. Franklin offers a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where educators are empowered to push boundaries, explore new methodologies, and inspire curiosity in every student. If you are passionate about education, eager to make an impact, and ready to challenge conventional teaching models, The Franklin School is the place for you. Join us in creating a school where learning is an experience, innovation is celebrated, and students are prepared to lead with confidence in an evolving world. Explore opportunities with us today and be part of a movement transforming high school education. Franklin, a visionary grade 9-12 co-educational school located in Jersey City, is currently offering in-person academic programming for the 2026-27 school year. We are seeking a self-directed, experienced, and energetic High School Language Teacher to begin in the Fall of 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Language or a related field required
At least two (2) years of relevant, full-time high school Language teaching experience strongly preferred
Past success teaching students with varying skill levels and learning styles
Experience with thoughtful integration of technology into Language curricula

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Language or a related field preferred
Ability to teach Spanish and French is favorable

Responsibilities

Design and implement a rigorous Language curriculum using research-based methods like comprehensible input and task-based learning.
Develop students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while fostering intercultural competence through authentic texts and real-world communication tasks.
Provide timely and constructive feedback, providing specifics for growth.
Create a positive, inclusive, and student-centered Language classroom.
Collaborate across disciplines to enrich transdisciplinary learning.
Connect instruction to Franklin’s applied learning philosophy, fostering real-world application.
Apply Franklin’s grading system and ensure your LMS meets schoolwide standards and practices.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all students feel valued and heard.
A full teaching load is 23 periods (21 teaching periods and 2 professional learning periods per week)
A faculty member’s teaching load can be made up of Core teaching (Language), Micro-courses, Electives, Academic Care classes, and the Franklin Skills curriculum
A teacher under full load will be allocated supervision, substitute classes or a combination of both
Unless running a club or coaching a sports team, faculty can expect to be placed into a weekly rotation system for Franklin Tutors supervision which occurs from 3:30-4:30pm.
Additionally, all faculty, including those who run a club or coach, are expected to lead Franklin Tutors and Behavior Remediation Sessions once per trimester.
Faculty are expected to participate actively in Franklin’s Professional Learning Program, engaging twice weekly in both collaborative and individual learning.
Faculty are expected to be working remotely on their curriculum and Canvas requirements, from August 15th