Salary Range: $81,000 - $178,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.
The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.
We are seeking a Middle School (4th -8th grades) Spanish teacher, starting September 2026, to join a passionate and dedicated language department. The Middle School Spanish program at Dalton picks up where our elementary (K-3) program leaves off and fosters strong levels of proficiency in our middle school students. Through content-rich thematic units, Spanish learners at Dalton interact with language, culture and content in every lesson with real-world themes throughout. We are committed to building inclusive and differentiated classrooms and we seek a candidate who shares that commitment and who can contribute to our efforts. We engage in opportunities for professional growth and encourage reflection on our own practices.
Responsibilities:
- Teach 5 courses (multiple Middle School grade levels);
- Design engaging curricula and lesson plans, in keeping with the department communicative language teaching methodology;
- Collaborate with others in the department;
- Work one-on-one with students daily for support and enrichment in Labs.
Our ideal candidate has experience teaching MS language and can easily teach Spanish as a vehicle through which to learn content. We are looking for someone with native-like proficiency who enjoys teaching Middle School students as young as 4th grade. Experience teaching K-8 FLES, language teaching/methodology training, and understanding of ACTFL standards and proficiency guidelines is a plus. We would be particularly eager to hear about any interest, background, or expertise in the teaching of Afro-Latino cultures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred;
- Minimum of three years middle and high school teaching experience strongly preferred;
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices, with respect to pedagogy, curriculum, literary interests, and/or community engagement;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Spanish and English;
- Facility with relevant educational technologies.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without needing sponsorship.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment