Upper School Part-Time Latin/Spanish Teacher

The Quad Preparatory School•New York, NY

4d•$65,000 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quad Preparatory School is seeking an Upper School Part-Time Latin/Spanish Teacher for an immediate opening for the 2026-27 School Year. This is an exempt, part-time position reporting to the Upper School World Languages, Arts, and Culture Department Chair. Quad Prep is dedicated to transforming the lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional individuals by redefining the school experience. The school fosters a collaborative and empathic environment, empowering students and welcoming innovators to join their mission. As a NYSAIS Accredited School, Quad Prep aims to create challenging and engaging learning experiences, seek diverse perspectives, and continuously refine best practices in neurodiverse education. The school is committed to advancing diversity through its programs and hiring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Latin, Spanish education, Latin Education, or related field
At least one year of World Language teaching experience at the middle or high school level
Fluent in Spanish and Latin
Love for working with adolescents and pre-adolescents
Strong knowledge and appreciation of Latin and Spanish language and culture
Desire and ability to work with students with special needs
Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instruction
Ability to connect with middle and high school-aged children
Effective oral and written communication
A solid understanding of middle and high school-aged children’s academic, social, and emotional development
Attention to detail
Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
Ethical conduct
Time management and the ability to multitask
Teamwork and collaboration
Patience and flexibility

Nice To Haves

At least three years experience as a full-time middle or high school World Language teacher.
Master’s degree in education, Latin, Spanish, Spanish education, Latin Education, or a related field.
Special education training, including training in the areas of gifted education and twice-exceptional youth.

Responsibilities

Provide academic instruction and social-emotional support to students in collaboration with clinicians.
Plan and implement high-quality, engaging lessons in Spanish and Latin (including listening, speaking, writing, and culture) that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students.
Regularly assess the students and the curriculum, adapting content and instruction as appropriate; communicating assessment results to parents.
Subscribe to and implement the school’s philosophy of progressive and personalized education for twice-exceptional children.
Collaborate with the psychosocial teachers in planning and implementing an integrated program for executive functioning within the academic curriculum.
Collaborate with other members of the world languages department.
Teach electives, if needed.
Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.
Maintain accurate records using both the learning management systems Veracross/Google Classroom as well as carefully managed portfolios of student work to illustrate and record progress and achievement.
Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, and consistently maintaining a high level of expectation for student success.
Collaborate with other academic staff and psychosocial staff members to plan, integrate, and facilitate cross-curricular, inquiry-based projects.
Communicate with parents and guardians to provide feedback on pupils’ academic and social-emotional progress through parent-teacher conferences, written reports, phone calls, and emails.
Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school.
Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Classroom, Docs, and Sheets.
Attend all faculty and staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required special events (e.g., open houses, Curriculum Night, Carnivale).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Student Loan repayment
Retirement Plan contribution
Group Life Plan
Disability Insurance
Generous Parental Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
pre-tax transit
dependent care (DC FSA) accounts
401K match
professional development opportunities
First Year Support Program
Leadership Development Institute
full tuition waiver for candidates wishing to participate in our annual Certificate Program in Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students.