Salary range: $80,000 - $178,000 (salary based upon experience)
Trinity School, a co-educational, K–12 institution located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, seeks a full-time Lower School Spanish Teacher, Grades K-4 beginning September 1, 2026.
We are seeking a collaborative and reflective educator who values teamwork, is eager to engage in ongoing professional learning, and is committed to contributing meaningfully to the life of the school beyond the classroom. All full-time faculty participate in school responsibilities such as lunch duty and bus duty. The candidate will join a small, dynamic team of enthusiastic, creative, and collegial Lower School Spanish teachers who teach Spanish across grades K–4.
The successful candidate will be a passionate and experienced world language educator with native or near-native fluency in Spanish. Candidates will have a proven track record of teaching Spanish to early childhood and elementary-aged students, with expertise in designing and implementing developmentally appropriate, engaging, and culturally rich language instruction.
Familiarity with the FLES (Foreign Language in Elementary Schools) model is highly desirable as is experience with interdisciplinary and integrated curriculum development. A background in proficiency-based language instruction and the ability to support a smooth transition from Lower School to Middle School Spanish are essential. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity, openness to feedback and new ideas, and a sense of humor are essential.
Interested candidates should post a resume as well as a cover letter outlining their readiness for this position.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.