Middle and High School Spanish Teacher

Come join a committed, caring, talented faculty in delivering an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education. Together, we ensure a vibrant Jewish future through the growth of confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD is seeking candidates to fill the position of Middle and High School Spanish Teacher for the  2025-2026 school year.  

The ideal candidate is a creative, charismatic educator with native or near-native Spanish proficiency, a proven record of enacting ACTFL standards in everyday instruction, strong background in second language acquisition, experience and/or training in curriculum development. They have experience with project based language learning and experiential education, and have demonstrated success at and enjoy collaborating as an active member of a team. Successful candidates possess strong interpersonal skills, have a strong record of positive behavior management, are comfortable with and skilled at working with a range of learners, and enjoy working with adolescents.

Pay is commensurate with education and experience, and is calculated according to a school-wide pay scale. This position is eligible for benefits. 

Responsibilities: 

• Teaching 3 Spanish classes to middle school students in grades 6-8;
• Teaching 3 Spanish classes to high school students in grades 9-12;
• Participating in team meetings to review curriculum and discuss student progress;
• Working collaboratively with the middle and high school faculty;
• Other duties as assigned. 

• A minimum of a BA in Spanish, Teaching or Education, or a related field is required. An MA degree is preferred. 
• Minimum three years of successful teaching experience working collaboratively at the middle and/or high school levels.
• Experience in differentiated instruction, student-centered instruction and working with students with diverse learning needs is preferred. Fluency with technology required.

Work Environment:

• In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory flu Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by an annual vaccination. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.