Posted: 12-May-26
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
Sayre School is seeking a highly motivated and qualified teacher of Spanish to begin in the 26-27 school year. Our school features a professional and collegial working environment dedicated to student growth and achievement. In this position, we welcome applicants who embrace the challenges and joys of teaching Middle and Upper school students, who have a passion for their subject, and who want to become an active member of the school community. We hire educators who add to our collective excellence through their individual talents, perspectives, and personality.
The successful candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Spanish language/literature or Education or equivalent expertise, experience in the field, and an interest in collaborating with a team of teachers. An active curiosity about kids of this age, openness to all forms of human diversity, flexibility and a sense of humor are key. This is a wonderful independent school and a great place to work.
Job responsibilities and opportunities include:
- Teaching Middle and Upper School Spanish offerings that may include levels 6th, 7th, and 8th grade through Spanish II. Higher levels may be added.
- Curriculum development and curricular expertise
- Some years, teaching a Pre-Spanish 1 class for students with diagnosed learning differences
- Working with a group of advisees and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
- Understanding the impact of different learning profiles on language teaching, expertise in differentiating within the classroom, and knowledge in supporting students with diagnoses of Specific Learning Disability in Reading (or Dyslexia), Giftedness, ADHD, or other needs established in an ILP
- Developing and expanding the Spanish program, including:
- Promoting knowledge of the Spanish language and the diversity of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world
- Recruiting students to the Spanish program at all levels
- Working collaboratively with the team of World Language teachers and other colleagues
- Writing narrative comments about students at the conclusion of each term
- Serving on committees and occasional supervision or other duties around the school
Sayre’s mission focuses on fostering academic excellence, embracing challenge, and cultivating integrity. An essential part of our academics and extracurriculars, World Language study is an important element of our excellent academic program.
Applicants are asked to email a resume, cover letter, and the names of at least two professional references to Kristin Seymour, Head of Middle School at kseymour@sayreschool.org, Dr. Clint Calzini, Head of Upper School at ccalzini@sayreschool.org, and Dr. Nance Everts, Chair of World Languages at neverts@sayreschool.org.
Please include your last name and “Middle School Spanish Position” in the subject line.
Sayre School actively seeks qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and talents who will make a positive contribution to school life. Sayre School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, uniform service member status, religion, handicap or disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all federal, state, or local law. This applies to its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial-aid policies, athletics, and other after-school programs.
