About this role
*Ransom Everglades School is currently accepting applications for positions for the upcoming 2027–2028 academic year*
The World Languages Teacher at Ransom Everglades School (MS and US) is a full-time faculty position. Reporting to the Chair of the World Languages Department and Global Studies, this position is responsible for teaching a combination of courses in the Middle and Upper School and promoting lifelong learning while engaging and supporting a diverse student body in a values-based community. This faculty member supports the school's value for inquiry-based, student-centered learning, emphasis on global perspectives, and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This faculty member proves to be a responsible and positive team member through excellent attendance, high reliability, and collaboration with colleagues and students.
Essential Duties Responsibilities
- Teach five courses at the Middle and Upper School levels.
- Deliver engaging and effective lessons using various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
- Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
- Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and pedagogy.
- Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
- Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the World Languages department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
- Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
- Serve as Academic Advisor, participate in student activities, engage in the life of the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Spanish or language education; a master's degree in Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Experience teaching Spanish in a school is required.
- Experience teaching Upper School (grades 9-12) in Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Independent school teaching experience is strongly preferred.
- Evidence of establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Familiarity with proficiency-based world language curriculum and assessment is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with using technology in language education is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Performance Factors
Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School.
Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.