Spanish Teacher (JK–12)

Millwood School – Midlothian, Virginia
Full-Time Start Date: August 2026

Millwood School seeks an enthusiastic and versatile Spanish Teacher to teach across multiple grade levels, including Junior Kindergarten–Grade 2, Grades 7–8, and High School Spanish. This unique whole?school position is ideal for an educator who brings creativity, flexibility, and a deep love of language learning to students at every developmental stage.

The successful candidate will join a warm, mission?driven community and play a key role in strengthening a vertically aligned Spanish program.

Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum

• Teach Spanish to JK–2 students using play?based, immersive, and developmentally appropriate methods.
• Teach Spanish to Grades 7–8 with a focus on building foundational proficiency, cultural understanding, and readiness for high school coursework.
• Teach High School Spanish courses (Levels I–III or as assigned), emphasizing communication, grammar, reading, writing, and cultural literacy.
• Design engaging lessons that support language acquisition at each stage of development.
• Develop and refine curriculum to ensure strong vertical alignment across the entire JK–12 program.
• Incorporate authentic cultural experiences, project?based learning, and real?world applications.
• Assess student progress using varied and meaningful tools.

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Work closely with division principals and colleagues to support a cohesive world?language program.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school?wide events.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with students, families, and colleagues.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school through advisory, clubs, or other community activities.

Whole?School Engagement

• Support Millwood’s mission, values, and commitment to character education.
• Model curiosity, empathy, and global awareness.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Spanish, Education, or related field preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and strong understanding of language?acquisition pedagogy.
• Experience teaching early childhood, middle school, and/or high school students; independent school experience preferred.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Warmth, enthusiasm, and a genuine love of working with children and adolescents.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and list of references to jobs@millwoodschool.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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