What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Spanish Teacher position at The Wellington School?
Job Title: Middle School Spanish Teacher
Office or Division: Middle School
Reports To: Head of Middle School
Effective Dates: 2026-2027 school year (10-month, FTE 1.0)
The Wellington School, a vibrant PreK-12 independent school in Columbus, Ohio, is dedicated to delivering an exceptional education through both traditional and innovative, hands-on teaching methods. Situated in a city known for its dynamic blend of culture and growth, Columbus offers an inviting and exciting place to live and work, boasting a thriving arts scene, multiple universities and higher education options, an expansive Metro Park system, diverse dining, and a welcoming spirit. At Wellington, every member of our community plays a critical role in upholding our values as we help students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow’s world. We strive to provide students, families, and faculty with an educational experience that challenges and inspires, helping all to achieve their fullest potential. Wellington is committed to providing its faculty and staff with professional development opportunities, competitive compensation/benefits package, and a supportive work environment. Diversity and belonging are central to our work, and we invite you to explore our website to learn more about our unique approach to teaching and learning.
Mission
We help students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow's world.
Values
Be Curious
Be Yourself
Be Ambitious
Be Empathetic
Be Responsible
Position Description
Wellington is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and student-centered teacher of Spanish (interest and experience in Latin and/or French is a plus). The successful candidate will have a love and passion for working with middle schoolers (grades 5 through 8) and supporting both their academic and social-emotional development. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to operate effectively in diverse environments, interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds, and employ culturally responsive pedagogy to create an inclusive and equitable classroom community. This position involves teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Spanish, serving as an advisor to middle school students, and contributing to a professional culture of care, collaboration, creativity, and collegiality.
Key Responsibilities
Office or Division: Middle School
Reports To: Head of Middle School
Effective Dates: 2026-2027 school year (10-month, FTE 1.0)
The Wellington School, a vibrant PreK-12 independent school in Columbus, Ohio, is dedicated to delivering an exceptional education through both traditional and innovative, hands-on teaching methods. Situated in a city known for its dynamic blend of culture and growth, Columbus offers an inviting and exciting place to live and work, boasting a thriving arts scene, multiple universities and higher education options, an expansive Metro Park system, diverse dining, and a welcoming spirit. At Wellington, every member of our community plays a critical role in upholding our values as we help students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow’s world. We strive to provide students, families, and faculty with an educational experience that challenges and inspires, helping all to achieve their fullest potential. Wellington is committed to providing its faculty and staff with professional development opportunities, competitive compensation/benefits package, and a supportive work environment. Diversity and belonging are central to our work, and we invite you to explore our website to learn more about our unique approach to teaching and learning.
Mission
We help students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow's world.
Values
Be Curious
Be Yourself
Be Ambitious
Be Empathetic
Be Responsible
Position Description
Wellington is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and student-centered teacher of Spanish (interest and experience in Latin and/or French is a plus). The successful candidate will have a love and passion for working with middle schoolers (grades 5 through 8) and supporting both their academic and social-emotional development. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to operate effectively in diverse environments, interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds, and employ culturally responsive pedagogy to create an inclusive and equitable classroom community. This position involves teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Spanish, serving as an advisor to middle school students, and contributing to a professional culture of care, collaboration, creativity, and collegiality.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and innovative instruction in Spanish classes at the middle school level (grades 6 through 8).
- Serve as advisor to 10-15 middle school students and contribute to a grade-level team.
- Teach in the middle school Dive (elective) program and advise a middle school club.
- Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers of students and advisees to keep them aware of student progress.
- Actively participate in the school community, collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a positive and dynamic academic environment.
- Pursue and engage in ongoing professional development opportunities aligned with the school's mission and goals.
- Passion and enthusiasm for working with middle school students, with an emphasis on care, advocacy, and relationship building
- Experience in the classroom teaching Spanish to middle school students
- Understanding of child development and educational needs for students in grades 5 through 8
- Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Spanish, World Language Education, or a related field
- Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish
- Demonstrated experience in
- cultural competency in teaching practices.
- creating a positive and inclusive classroom culture in which students feel safe and supported.
- developing communicative language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- facilitating immersive, target-language learning experiences that build fluency and cultural understanding.
- differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
- assessing and documenting student growth through observations, record-keeping, and various formal assessments.
- planning and implementing an integrated curriculum using informed and innovative approaches.