Spanish Teacher - Maternity Leave

MATERNITY LEAVE COVERAGE Spanish Teacher MID NOVEMBER 2026 - JUNE 1 2027 WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 6-PG Day and Boarding School located in Wilbraham, Mass. WHO WE ARE: Wilbraham & Monson Academy, situated on 400 acres in Western Massachusetts, is an independent day and boarding school of 410 students in Grades 6 - postgraduate. There are 80 students in the Middle School as well as a dormitory housing students in Grades 7 and 8. ACADEMIC PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES Wilbraham & Monson Academy seeks maternity leave coverage for a Spanish Teacher from mid November 2026 until June 1st, 2027. The position will work with students in grades 6-12, teaching two classes of Spanish 2 in our middle school and two classes of Spanish 3/3Honors in our upper school. There are 9 to 14 students per class. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who will inspire a love of learning the language in their students and help them become efficient communicators. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will be an educator with a: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Spanish or relevant field Preferred: Master’s degree in Spanish or Education Preferred: Native or close to native proficiency in Spanish Minimum of 2-3 years of successful teaching experience Demonstrated understanding of differentiated teaching and learning approaches Familiarity with ACTFL Proficiency Standards Track record of collaboration with colleagues Demonstrated classroom organization and management TWO EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS (Responsibilities and Compensation differ) 1- Teaching classes only, no other responsibilities. (considered part time) 2 - Teaching, assistant coaching one sport, and helping with two weekends of student activities. (considered full time) ABOUT WMA Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an independent coeducational school that offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package featuring generous paid time off, Employer Retirement (403b) Match, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, along with Short Term and Long Term Disability, Privately insured Paid Family Medical Leave, Tuition Remission and Professional Development. WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical demands include dexterity for office machines including but not limited to computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Common physical demands include stooping, bending, reaching, walking, and sitting or standing for extended periods. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard for race, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status. ACCOMMODATION External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by Administration on a case-by-case basis. For information about the school, please visit our website at www.wma.us. To Apply: All interested parties are asked to mail a resume and cover letter to Dean of Faculty Wally Swanson at wswanson@wma.us and Department Chair Fabienne Dubois at fdubois@wma.us