Middle School Spanish Teacher
Kent School, an independent day school located on the bank of the Chester River in Chestertown, Maryland serving girls and boys in Preschool through Grade 8, seeks a Middle School Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The Teacher will teach Spanish language and culture to Middle School students in Grades 5-8, and Lower School 4th Grade. Middle School Spanish is a curricular course. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching foreign language and culture and her/his classroom should be one that features a strong emphasis on student-centered learning.
Whether composing songs to remember conjugation charts or producing music videos and television shows, students see, hear, move and think in Spanish. The Middle School experience encompasses cultural elements and a solid foundation of the language. Active learning contributes to our success.
The position is full time, ten months.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
- Passion for the School’s mission and our belonging initiatives
- Willingness to embrace our work in mind, brain and education science
- Experience in teaching Middle School foreign language required
- Native speaker preferred, but not required
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent listener and skillful communicator
- Lifelong learner
- Master’s preferred but not required
- Solid role model for students
Non-Discrimination Statement
Kent School admits students or hires employees of any race, color, national or ethnic origin with all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students or employees at the School.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and 5 references to Jenny Cernak, Assistant Head of School for Academics at [email protected] by May 22, 2026. The finalists may be required to teach a class on campus.