Career Center

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, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. 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 full-time Middle and High School (grades 5-12) Spanish teacher, starting September 2022, to join a passionate and dedicated language department. Spanish at Dalton is taught through the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational), with attention to the cultural products, practices, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world. We are committed to ongoing curricular and pedagogical anti-racist work, and we seek a candidate who shares that commitment and who can contribute to our efforts. We search out opportunities for professional growth and encourage reflection on our own practices. Our ideal candidate has K-12 teaching experience and can easily teach Spanish at all levels, from novice to advanced. We are looking for someone with native-like proficiency who enjoys teaching Middle School students as young as 4th grade and who also enjoys working with High School students.  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-Caribbean cultures in Spanish and in leading language trips.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Spanish courses (multiple grade levels)
• Design engaging curricula and lesson plans, working with others in the department
• Engage actively in departmental and school-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism efforts
• Work one-on-one with students daily for support and enrichment
• Develop a Spanish club for students in the middle and/or high school

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred
• Minimum of three years relevant teaching experience; middle and high school teaching and advising experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable and 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
• Facility with relevant educational technologies

The Dalton School actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via our online portal at www.dalton.org/employment.

Please note: We will begin the review of resumes after January 15, 2022.

Notice to Applicant: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

We appreciate your interest in employment at The Dalton School.  We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.