World Language Teacher (Spanish & French)

Job Title: World Language Teacher (Spanish & French)

Department: High School

Start Date: August 13, 2026

Reports to: High School Principal

Salary Range: Based on salary scale as agreed upon between GCVS and AFT Massachusetts, AFL-CIO GCVS Professional Staff. $57,443.30 to $93,722.31

Position Summary:

GCVS is seeking a dynamic and versatile High School World Language Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year.  The ideal candidate will be proficient in both French and Spanish, with the ability to teach various levels of both languages. As a member of the GCVS World Language Department, you will inspire students to achieve linguistic proficiency and cultural competency through immersive, student-centered virtual instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities:    

• Virtual Instructional Excellence: Lead synchronous (live) and asynchronous French and Spanish courses, ranging from introductory levels to advanced levels (Spanish IV/French III).
• Curriculum Adaptation: Design and implement rigorous, proficiency-based lesson plans that leverage virtual tools and authentic digital resources to meet ACTFL standards.
• Asynchronous Support: Facilitate asynchronous language pathways, ensuring students have the flexibility to meet the Massachusetts four-year world language recommendation.
• Student Engagement: Foster an inclusive online classroom culture that encourages verbal participation, risk-taking, and cultural empathy.
• Progress Monitoring: Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to track student progress, provide timely feedback, and intervene to support student success in a remote setting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the World Language Department to align curriculum across levels and participate in virtual faculty meetings and professional development.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in French, Spanish, or World Language Education required (Master’s preferred).
• Certification: Valid Massachusetts teaching certification in French and/or Spanish Grade 5-12.
• Language Proficiency: Advanced to Superior proficiency in either French or Spanish (ideally both).
• Digital Fluency: Experience with virtual teaching platforms (e.g., Schoology, Zoom, Google Workspace) and a strong ability to troubleshoot and innovate within a digital classroom.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored for a remote environment with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Physical/Travel: Ability to operate a computer for lengthy periods.

Location Preference:

Applicants residing in the Massachusetts area are strongly preferred, with the ability to travel to locations across the state and attend GCVS events as needed.

Interested Candidates:

Please submit the following:

1.  A letter of interest describing:

1. Your major educational accomplishments, and the teaching skills you will bring to GCVS as a World Language Teacher.

1. A copy of your appropriate Massachusetts license (World Language [French] 5-12 and/or World Language [Spanish] 5-12) for this position.

1. Your current resume should include a list of three professional references with contact information.

Salary : $57,443 - $93,722