26-27 SY High School Spanish Teacher

Posted: August 2, 2026

Location: BridgePrep Polk MSHS

Salary: Competitive base (Commensurate with experience) Master's Degree Supplement other supplements available

Job Type: Full Time (Comprehensive Benefits Package Included)

We are seeking a skillful and dedicated Grades 8-9 Spanish Teacher to join our World Languages faculty. Partner with SMART Management in our mission to provide a rigorous, immersive, and inclusive academic environment that fosters foreign language acquisition, cultural appreciation, and the social-emotional development of young adults transitioning into high school.

• Rewarding Compensation: Competitive base salaries with clear financial incentives, including a salary bump for holding a Master's degree.

• Professional Development: Engage in robust summer and year-long district, school, and personalized learning programs to master your craft.

• Built-in Collaboration: Participate in structured weekly check-ins, department planning, and collaborative feedback sessions.

• Holistic Student Support: Balance high academic expectations with strong mentorship frameworks to develop the whole child.

We are a network of mission-driven educators united by shared convictions:

• We value every voice: We intentionally listen to and respect our staff, families, and students.

• We collaborate for solutions: We seek feedback, embrace growth, and solve problems together.

• We own student outcomes: We are relentless in promoting academic and language proficiency growth among all learners.

• We build global citizens: We create classroom cultures rooted in trust, global awareness, and mutual understanding.

• Plan, internalize, and facilitate standards-aligned, engaging Spanish lessons tailored to diverse learning styles and high school readiness levels.

• Implement formal and informal language assessments, analyze student data to pivot instruction, and update gradebooks weekly.

• Establish strong, cooperative partnerships with families, providing weekly updates on student progress.

• Uphold a positive classroom behavior management system aligned with campus-wide character initiatives.

• Utilize technology effectively as an educational tool to improve language acquisition and manage work-related tasks.

• Dedicate 40 hours per week to instruction, meetings, professional development, and school community duties.

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.

• Certification: Active Florida State Teaching Certification in Spanish (K-12).

• Skills: Native or near-native Spanish fluency, strong classroom management for high school/middle school dynamics, and excellent interpersonal communication.

• Compliance: Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Spanish, Foreign Language Education, or a related field (eligible for salary supplement).

• Prior instructional experience teaching 8th or 9th-grade students.

Take the first step by applying through our quick, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to connecting with you and learning about your passion for language education. Submit your application for the 2026-27 school year today!