Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus, Pasadena, California

Mayfield Senior School, an independent Catholic girls’ high school, seeks a mission-driven, dynamic, and student-centered Spanish Language Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Overview

Rooted in the Holy Child commitment to educating the “whole child” and the goal of launching young women for success, Mayfield Senior seeks an experienced Spanish educator with strong content knowledge in Spanish, pedagogical expertise, and a deep understanding of how students learn best in today’s World Language classrooms.

This teacher will inspire curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking while fostering a classroom community rooted in respect, collaboration, and intellectual engagement. The teacher will also be an integral member of the school community, contributing fully to the life of the school. Typical responsibilities include teaching four or five sections of Spanish Language (which may include honors and/or AP-level courses) along with other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Positivity and enthusiasm for all aspects of school life
• Strong disciplinary expertise and a passion for Spanish language instruction
• A commitment to cultivating student voice, discussion, and critical thinking
• Commitment to understanding and furthering the value and goals of girls education
• Patience and persistence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

• Model and promote the mission, values, and Holy Child charism of the school
• Create and deliver engaging and robust Spanish curricula in a secondary school context.
• Teach a range of courses that may include college-preparatory, honors, and/or AP Spanish Language and Culture across all grade levels, 9th to 12th
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, materials, and resources, and encourage collaborative work in the classroom, teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully.
• Develop and implement varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessment; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.

• Embrace educational technology and curricular innovation, integrating new tools and methods to enhance teaching and learning.
• Respond thoughtfully to individual learning needs with a student-centered approach.
• Value and embrace diversity and inclusive educational practices.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment by practicing a positive approach to classroom management.
• Collaborate well with colleagues on curriculum alignment and instructional practices
• Invest in the life of the school by participating in the advisory program, department, grade-level, faculty, and staff meetings, and all aspects that support the student experience.
• Evening and weekend work may be required for events and program activities
• On-campus presence required except during school breaks
• Engage in ongoing professional development to advance disciplinary expertise, inclusive, effective, and relevant teaching practices.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience; independent school and/or girls school experience preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, administrators, and families.
• Reflect the school’s mission and core values as a Holy Child school.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education.
• Experience with differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Strong classroom management skills with an emphasis on student engagement and positive reinforcement.
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning tools.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20–25 lbs
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during events and student activities
• Ability to supervise students in varied environments (classrooms, outdoor settings)

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $64,100 - $82,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications, aligned with Mayfield’s salary scale

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Statement of educational philosophy
• Three professional references

Please send materials to: Denise Cruz Magallanes, Human Resources Manager,

HR@mayfieldsenior.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mayfield Senior School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus

Mayfield Senior School is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 330 students.  Located in beautiful Pasadena, California, the school is sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and guided by the educational philosophy of the Society’s foundress, Cornelia Connelly. Grounded in the Seven Goals of Holy Child education, Mayfield seeks faculty and staff members who will help build a joyful educational community.   We expect teachers to embrace our Holy Child mission, which encourages students to strive for excellence, find their passions, and develop the courage and confidence that comes from the understanding that their lives have meaning and purpose. Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of its employment practices. As a Catholic School, Mayfield reserves the right to consider religion as a factor in the hiring process as permitted by law.

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