What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle and Upper School Spanish Teacher position at Metairie Park Country Day School?
Middle and Upper School Spanish Teacher
Metairie Park Country Day School seeks an experienced and enthusiastic teacher who enjoys working with young people to fill the position of Middle/Upper School Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. A Bachelor’s degree and near-native fluency are required. An advanced degree in Spanish and study and/or living in a Spanish-speaking country are preferred. This full-time, 10-month position includes a comprehensive benefits package along with all school-year holidays.
Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:
- Teaching up to five sections of Spanish in Middle and Upper School.
- Developing an independent curriculum that joyfully and rigorously engages students through immersion in Spanish and research-based methods of language acquisition.
- Collaborating with members of the World Languages Department to coordinate and connect curricular goals aligned with ACTFL World-Readiness standards.
- Advising Middle or Upper School students.
- Attending and participating in faculty, grade level, and departmental meetings.
- Supporting professional development opportunities, both scheduled and outside work hours, as needed.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School or a division principal.
- Supporting the Mission of the School and its leadership.
- Being an active member of a community that centers inclusion and belonging; guiding students toward upholding the value in diversity of cultures, beliefs and perspectives, as well as supporting them in navigating issues inherent in equity and justice.
The goals of the Country Day World Languages Department are to offer students a culturally relevant World Language experience, teach for research-based language acquisition, and instill in our students a love of learning another language. Students graduate from Country Day with a strong proficiency in a second language and an excellent understanding of the culture and diversity of our multilingual world.
About Metairie Park Country Day School
Founded in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a coeducational, non-denominational, independent school serving students from Pre-K through Grade 12. The School’s mission emphasizes academic excellence, individual growth, and a vibrant, inclusive community.
Information about Country Day is available on our website: www.mpcds.com.
Application Process
Interested parties may send a resume, a cover letter with a teaching philosophy, and a personal statement with a specific description of what we might see in a class taught by the candidate to careers@mpcds.com.
Applicants should title all of their documents with their first and last names. Applicants should also include “Middle and Upper School Spanish Position" in the subject line of the email.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Metairie Park Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.