World Language Teacher (Spanish)

Amherst Pelham Regional School District • Amherst, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Amherst-Regional Public School District is seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time Spanish World Language teaching opportunity at Amherst Regional Middle School, beginning at the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in acquiring introductory Spanish Language skills. Our department is committed to developing speaking and writing proficiency in all our students in accordance with ACTFL guidelines. Content will align with Spanish classes at the high school and prepare students for Level 2 Spanish language in 9th grade. Furthermore, the individual will create a safe and welcoming classroom environment that is conducive to learning, develops students’ academic, language, and social-emotional skills, and reflects the cultures of the student population. Successful candidates will effectively collaborate to meet diverse student needs.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in the following area: Academic Teacher, Foreign Language - Spanish, 5-12.
• Provide a brief description of any experience that you feel will prove helpful in the work for which you are applying in your cover letter.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching in a middle school classroom is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in acquiring introductory Spanish Language skills.
• Develop speaking and writing proficiency in all students in accordance with ACTFL guidelines.
• Align content with Spanish classes at the high school and prepare students for Level 2 Spanish language in 9th grade.
• Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Develop students’ academic, language, and social-emotional skills.
• Reflect the cultures of the student population in the classroom.
• Effectively collaborate to meet diverse student needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed