Summit, New Jersey
Posted: 30-Apr-26
Location: 07760, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60-80K, dep. on experience.
Categories:
Rumson Country Day School seeks a dynamic and engaging World Language Teacher to teach Spanish and possibly French in Grades 5–8. The ideal candidate will foster a love of language learning while helping students build strong skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
This teacher will create a classroom environment that emphasizes communication, cultural understanding, and real-world application. They will design engaging, student-centered lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum while supporting a range of learners and collaborating closely with colleagues and families. The position also includes serving as a middle school advisor, contributing to the broader student experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction & Curriculum
- Teach Spanish and/or French to students in Grades 5–8, following the established curriculum.
- Design engaging, interactive lessons that promote language acquisition through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- Incorporate cultural studies to deepen students’ understanding of the Spanish- and French-speaking world.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies, including conversation-based learning, games, and project-based activities.
- Assess student progress regularly and provide meaningful feedback.
Student Engagement & Classroom Environment
- Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation and confidence in language use.
- Foster curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new languages and cultures.
- Encourage students to take risks and build proficiency through active communication.
Supporting Diverse Learners
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a range of learners.
- Collaborate with learning specialists and colleagues to support students with varied learning profiles.
- Provide additional support and scaffolding to ensure all students can succeed.
Advisory & Student Support
- Serve as a grade level advisor, mentoring a group of students and supporting their academic and social-emotional development.
- Build strong, supportive relationships with students.
Communication with Families
- Maintain open, proactive communication with parents regarding student progress and expectations.
- Participate in parent conferences and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
Collaboration & Community Engagement
- Work closely with colleagues across grade levels to support student learning and school initiatives.
- Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented faculty culture.
- Participate in faculty meetings, school events, and professional development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, World Languages, Education, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Proficiency in Spanish required. Proficiency in French preferred.
- Experience teaching upper elementary and/or middle school students preferred.
- Strong understanding of best practices in world language instruction and second language acquisition.
- Ability to create engaging, student-centered lessons.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiastic and passionate about language learning
- Engaging and student-centered in approach
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Organized and flexible
- Committed to supporting a diverse group of learners
To express interest, please email Natalie Diehl, Head of Upper School, and Heather Parker, Director of Curriculum, at ndiehl@rcds.org and hparker@rcds.org.
