MIDDLE SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER

Recognized as the #2 best private elementary school in the nation by The Best Schools organization, The Lexington School is a PK- 8 school of some 600 students located in Lexington, KY. With an average class size of 12, a talented and diverse faculty, and robust resources, The Lexington School is a fantastic place to work and grow as a professional. It is also located in a growing and thriving community, home to the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, and other educational institutions. Known as well for high tech, health care, and horses, and home to many national businesses, Lexington and surrounding areas offer an excellent quality of life.

Teachers at The Lexington School maintain a learning environment that supports the school’s mission, working to help instill integrity, a joyful pursuit of learning, and a strong work ethic in students. Qualified candidates will also model the TLS Mission Skills, and strive to exemplify each of the faculty created indicators of teaching excellence, which are: 

• Teamwork and Collegiality
• Creativity and Engagement
• Ethics and Nurturing School Culture
• Resilience and Growth Mindset
• Curiosity and Professional Improvement
• Time Management and Classroom Culture
• Best Practice Instruction and Assessment

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teach area of specialty to students, utilizing course of study adopted by The Lexington School
• Serve as Student Advisor to work with students as they develop as whole people, fostering development in the mission skills of the school
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction and adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Maintain lesson plans and pacing schedules as part of curriculum mapping
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc to facilitate higher level thinking development
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional and positive learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports and report cards
• Communicate with parents through conferences, phone calls, and e-mail to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, behavioral, and learning challenges
• Maintain professional competence through professional growth activities
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day, such as recess, lunch, and breaks
• Participate in grade level, division, and full faculty meetings, and serve on school committees as required
• Attend divisional and school-wide required events (e.g. prep-planning, Open Houses, conferences, etc.)
• Present a positive image of The Lexington School to the outside community, including social networking sites
• Supervise students during field trips, dances, and other events
  • Experiential learning is an integral part of the TLS experience, and travel on trips is an expectation of faculty members
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Middle School or Head of School.

SUPERVISION

Directly reports to the Head of Middle School.

Please direct resume and cover letter to employment@thelexingtonschool.org

This is a full-time, 10-month teaching position, Effective January 2026.

Note: The Lexington School is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, benefits, practices, or opportunities for employment on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or status as a smoker or non-smoker, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education or pertinent subject area from accredited university required; Master’s or other advanced degree preferred
• Teaching experience in a middle school or work with middle school aged children preferred
• Fluency in Spanish required

About The Lexington School

With an enrollment of over 600 students, 269 in the Lower School, The Lexington School is an educational leader in Kentucky. In the past decade, it has grown in size, impact, and reputation. Known for its strong academics, focus on character, and warm, caring community, the mission of the school is to maximize the potential of all its students ages two years old through 8th grade. The campus includes 140,000 sf of academic buildings with distinct areas for Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and The Learning Center, play spaces for each division, athletic fields, 2 gyms, and a large dining space serving locally sourced foods. The recently completed ONE School Project created innovative learning and play spaces for every age child, including a large academic center, meeting and project rooms, and innovation lab. The center of The Lexington School has always been its rigorous academic program and focus on values. The School’s reputation for excellence extends to independent, public, and parochial schools locally and nationally through graduates who attend boarding schools. The Best Private Schools, an independent online resource providing school rankings and recommendatio...ns, ranked TLS #2 among all schools nationally, an honor the School did not seek but of which they are understandably proud. With the recent ONE School Project additions and renovations, curricular innovation and active learning is at the forefront of a Lexington School education. Just published, the 2020 Strategic Vision and Plan outlines areas of focus and detailed action plans that will move the school forward with strength and purpose.

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