? Middle School French/Spanish Teacher (1-year position)

Thayer Academy is seeking a full-time, salaried position to teach 6th-8th grade French, Spanish, and introduction to world languages for the 2026/27 school year, who will report  to the Middle School Director

• Teach a combination of Math classes (4 classes total). Possible courses could include 6th-grade world language, 7th-grade French/Spanish, and French for students from Immersion Programs
• Serve as an advisor for 7th or 8th grade 
• Lead one afternoon program in the arts for one or more seasons, or coach an afternoon sport 

• Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members
• Engage in ongoing professional development

• A bachelor’s degree is required, Master's (or higher) preferred in Education, French, Spanish, or a related field 
• 3-5 years of teaching experience at the Middle School level preferred
• Passion for working with middle schoolers  and a desire to build relationships
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community
• High level of comfort and experience with technology in an educational setting
• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
• Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Design Thinking or project-based learning curriculum development
• Experience with Responsive Classrooms or other SEL curriculum and training
• Experience with Pre-Algebra and Algebra teaching and/or tutoring
• Willingness to incorporate metacognition into lessons

• Developing your skills alongside an experienced Middle School Director, faculty, and leadership team
• Access to 4 creation labs- innovation lab, collaborative design lab, digital media lab, and audio lab
• Robust resources, tools, and budget at your disposal
• An opportunity to draw on your own experiences, as well as learn and teach new skills, supporting your professional development
• Access to professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and build your program 
• Executing a variety of tasks during the day to keep you engaged and motivated
• Working with young people who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and a community that welcomes professional growth. 
• Engage in strategies and ideas in collaboration within a community from a broad range of backgrounds, and can contribute to a diverse organizational culture

• $70,000 - $86,000 
• Competitive salary and benefits

• Please click here to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.
• Equal Opportunity Act: Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re-employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.
• Americans with Disabilities Act: Thayer Academy complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training, and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

About Thayer Academy

About Thayer Academy Thayer Academy's mission is “to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.” In its hiring practices, Thayer Academy seeks candidates who come from a broad range of backgrounds and can contribute to a diverse community, who love working with young people, who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and who welcome professional growth. Located next to Braintree's historic district and just up the hill from the MBTA’s final Red Line stop is the historic 34-acre campus of Thayer Academy. Since 1877, our coeducational day school for grades 5-12 has been a dynamic learning environment in which each student is affirmed, supported, and challenged to grow and meaningfully achieve as young scholars, athletes, artists and leaders. Thayer continues to be a place where tradition and innovation meet, and where students form lifelong relationships with one another and with inspiring teachers who care deeply about their students' personal growth and academic success. Thayer is rooted in the intentionally holistic educat...ion of our students, who are viewed as whole individuals with affinities and talents in many areas. Unique to Thayer, because of deliberately coordinated scheduling, it is possible to be both a varsity athlete and sing on stage in the school musical--students here are not forced to choose one path or another. There is a supportive and collaborative camaraderie that pervades our halls and campus--one where students view their classmates as partners, encouraging one another to discover their hidden talents and develop them into lifelong strengths. When you work at Thayer Academy, you join a warm community of students, parents, and colleagues who value not only academic achievement but also a supportive environment in which continual growth and learning is encouraged and supportive through a robust array of professional development opportunities.

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