Asheville, North Carolina
San Francisco, California
Posted: 16-Mar-26
Location: Dobbs Ferry, New York
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Title: Upper School Spanish Teacher (1-Year Leave Replacement)
Department: Modern & Classical Languages
Status: Exempt, Full-Time Benefits Eligible
Salary Range: $60,000-$100,000
Start Date: August 20, 2026
ABOUT MASTERS:
The Masters School (www.mastersny.org) is a premier, independent day and boarding school that engages 5th – 12th grade students with a challenging academic program in a welcoming learning environment. Located on 96 picturesque acres overlooking the Hudson River, The Masters School community takes advantage of both its access to the tri-state area and its proximity to the rich cultural and educational magnet that is New York City. Students benefit from the resources, diversity and activities of Masters 7-day campus and accessible, talented faculty and staff. From our exceptional academics and outstanding visual and performing arts program to our championship athletic teams, the Masters learning experience prepares students for success in college, career and life.
MISSION AND BELIEFS STATEMENT:
The Masters School celebrates active participation, deep understanding, and meaningful connection. A community of diverse individuals, we gather to learn, to strive, to dare, to do – to be a power for good in the world.
In addition, The Masters School seeks employees committed to the work of advancing equity in the school community and beyond. A community of diverse individuals, we celebrate both our differences and our similarities, and we embrace a broad definition of diversity that includes but is not limited to age, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, sexual identity and socioeconomic status. Masters seeks diverse candidates to serve our student body, and we expect all employees to engage in the work of inclusion as an important aspect of working in a school setting.
SUMMARY:
The Masters School Department of Modern & Classical Languages seeks a Spanish teacher who is flexible and collaborative in planning, teaching, and assessing, and helps students take an active role in and responsibility for their own learning. Modern language faculty are committed to the student-centered Communicative Language approach in an immersion classroom environment, and work to help students cultivate intercultural competence as part of their path toward global citizenship.
Primary responsibilities are to teach four sections including multiple levels of Spanish. We seek candidates with strengths in curricular design and current pedagogical theory, and a particular orientation toward student-centered teaching. The ability to teach courses in a second language, French in particular, is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach four sections of Spanish
- Successfully engage and develop student’s interest and enthusiasm for the subject matter
- Attend departmental and divisional meetings, as well as all school professional development events.
- Participate in the life of the Upper School by attending full group activities (morning meeting, student presentations and performances and culminating events) and by participating in non-teaching responsibilities, such as study hall, advising a club or coaching
REQUIREMENTS:
- Three years Spanish teaching and advising experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish language/literature or Romance languages; advanced degree preferred
- Understanding of and desire to work with upper school students
- Proven ability to communicate with students, parents and colleagues to build community and support student learning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competency
- Energy, enthusiasm and curiosity – willingness to be a fellow learner with students
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and to work independently
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, explaining why you would succeed in this position, resume, 3 references and salary requirements via email to FacultyCareers@mastersny.org (Adobe® PDF format preferred) and include “US Spanish Teacher” in the subject line.
This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.
BACKGROUND SCREENING:
The Masters School conducts background checks and fingerprint screening on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and uses a third-party administrator to conduct background checks/fingerprint screening. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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The Masters School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining fairness, equity, and impartiality in all of our relationships with employees. In accordance with federal law, New York State law, and Westchester County law, The Masters School does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived differences, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship status, gender and gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, as well as any other classification protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Retaliation against any individuals based on any of the above protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.
Additionally, all employees are required to follow—and to support our students in following all health and safety protocols established by The Masters School.