Teacher of Middle and Upper School Spanish (One Year)

Brearley School • New York, NY

3d • $72,500 - $153,500

About The Position

The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 770 students K–XII, seeks a full-time, one-year Teacher of Middle and Upper School Spanish beginning August, 2026.

We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at www.brearley.org/careers-at-brearley/

Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that prepares girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world.

A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone. Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.

Brearley recently announced a “Free Tuition” program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website.

Requirements

• have at least three years of teaching experience
• have a strong interest in the use of technology in the classroom
• have knowledge of and experience in working with elementary-aged students
• have a Bachelor of Arts degree
• native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and a genuine passion for teaching it
• possess competence in inclusive, anti-bias, anti-racist pedagogy
• commit to helping students think independently and develop confidence in their own abilities
• possess excellent communication skills
• collaborate eagerly
• bring to their work a collegial spirit and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• teaching the Spanish curriculum, as assigned, in Middle and/or Upper School
• participating in planning meetings with Modern Language colleagues
• attending to the social and emotional growth of students
• participating in the life of the school outside of the department
• supporting and advancing the School’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Benefits

• Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good. Qualifying faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time