The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 770 students K-XII, seeks a part-time (60%) Teacher of Spanish to teach three classes in Middle and/or Upper School beginning August 2024. The ability to teach French is a plus.
We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at https://www.brearley.org/page/about/employment-opportunities.
Responsibilities include:

• 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.

The ideal candidate will:

• 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, and
• bring to their work a collegial spirit and a positive attitude.

Salary
In 2024-25, the annual salary for this position ranges from $45,000 to $74,340 depending on experience.
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. Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.
About the School
Founded in 1884, the school is a center of intellectual exuberance, attracting students from across and beyond New York City. Our mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: to cultivate in our students 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 school community, and we expect our faculty, staff, students, parents, and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.
The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally-protected classification.