Lower School Spanish Teacher (2026-2027)

We're seeking a passionate, creative educator to join our Lower School language team as a Spanish Teacher. This is your opportunity to inspire young learners' love of language and culture, to build connections across our diverse community, and to help students see the world through the lens of another language. You'll introduce children to Spanish through engaging, multi-modal instruction that meets the developmental needs of elementary learners. You'll foster cultural awareness, celebrate diversity, and help students build foundational language skills through songs, stories, games, and conversation - all while creating a classroom culture where every student belongs.

Classification:Full-Time, 10-month position
Start Date: August 2026
Schedule:Standard school day
Reports To: Head of Lower School

What You'll Do 

Teach Spanish with Creativity and Joy 

• Design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate Spanish instruction for Lower School students
• Execute a purposeful curriculum using multi-modal instruction and varied assessments
• Reach diverse learners - academically, culturally, racially, religiously - with responsive teaching
• Make language learning joyful, interactive, and culturally rich

Cultivate a Classroom Where Every Student Belongs

• Create a warm, inclusive classroom culture where students feel safe, seen, and valued
• Support student voice, compassion for others, and a whole-child approach
• Balance care and compassion with challenge and accountability
• Celebrate cultural diversity and foster global awareness

Collaborate with Your Language Team

• Work closely with fellow language teachers to plan curriculum and share best practices
• Follow through on collaborative plans and contribute to team goals
• Participate in department and grade-level meetings
• Engage in ongoing professional development during the school year and summer

Partner with Families

• Build positive, trusting relationships with Lovett families
• Communicate student progress clearly through report cards, conferences, and regular touchpoint
• Provide informative parent communication as needed
• Foster strong home-school partnerships that support each child's growth

Provide Feedback and Monitor Progress

• Give students effective, timely feedback that supports their language development
• Continually monitor student progress and adjust instruction to support growth
• Use a variety of assessments to understand student learning
• Celebrate growth and encourage persistence

Contribute to the Lovett Community

• Embrace and model Lovett's core values of Purpose, Intellect, Belonging, Faith, and Love
• Attend weekly chapel, Open House, faculty in-service days, parent-teacher conferences, school events, and professional development days
• Engage actively in faculty meetings and collaborative planning
• Fulfill Lower School duties as assigned
• Contribute to the life of the school beyond your classroom

Who You Are

You're Passionate About Language and Young Learners

• You have genuine enthusiasm for teaching Spanish to children
• You bring conversational proficiency in Spanish
• You love working with young students and engage them as whole people - minds, hearts, and spirits
• You understand child development and how young learners acquire language

You're a Creative, Responsive Educator

• You design instruction that is interactive, multi-modal, and developmentally appropriate
• You're flexible and responsive to diverse learning styles and abilities
• You use technology to enhance learning (SMARTboard, Google Suite)
• You know current best practices in language instruction and elementary education

You're Collaborative and Collegial

• You thrive working on a team and value collaboration
• You have a strong desire to work in a collaborative learning community
• You engage authentically and professionally with students, colleagues, families, and administration
• You contribute to collective goals while taking ownership of your work

You Communicate with Clarity and Care

• You have excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• You build trust with students, families, and colleagues through clear, thoughtful, compassionate communication
• You provide regular, informative feedback to students and families

You're Committed to Equity and Inclusion

• You're developing your cultural self-awareness, cultural competence, and emotional intelligence
• You have a nuanced understanding of and interest in equity and inclusion
• You create classroom environments where differences are celebrated and every student feels they belong
• You're committed to continuous learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion

You're Reflective and Growth-Oriented

• You embrace a growth mindset - for yourself and your students
• You're willing to be self-reflective, open to feedback, and committed to continuous learning
• You're curious, adaptable, and responsive to new challenges
• You engage actively in professional development

You're Committed to Community

• You're willing to contribute to the school beyond your classroom
• You uphold professional standards of presentation, attendance, punctuality, courtesy, discretion, and ethical behavior
• You embrace Lovett's mission and want to be part of a values-driven community

Why Lovett? 

Our Community

Join a faculty of passionate educators who genuinely care about one another and the students we serve. You'll be part of a collaborative culture where your voice matters, your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is supported.

Our Commitment to Whole-Child Education

At Lovett, we educate the whole child - mind, body, and spirit. Our Lower School is integral to this mission, ensuring every student has access to the resources and support they need to reach their full potential.

Our Beautiful Campus

Work in a stunning setting with state-of-the-art facilities designed to inspire learning and community.

Professional Growth

Engage in meaningful professional development throughout the school year and summer. We invest in our faculty because we know that when teachers grow, students flourish.

Benefits & Compensation

The Lovett School offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and tuition remission benefits. 

True to our core value of Belonging, The Lovett School is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that reflects the world our students will inherit. We actively seek candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about our mission to develop students of honor, faith, and wisdom. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and post-offer drug screening.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; use hands and arms for teaching activities; lift and move materials up to 20 pounds; and possess vision abilities suitable for reading and digital work. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about supporting students who learn differently, believe in the power of collaboration, and want to be part of a mission-driven school community, we'd like to hear from you!