Middle School Spanish Teacher

Head-Royce School is seeking a full-time Middle School Spanish teacher to join our team, beginning in August 2026. We seek teachers who are not only excited by the content they teach, but who are also actively engaged in evolving their classroom pedagogy.   Head-Royce School envisions a future where education unlocks the promise and purpose of every student to better the world. Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real world problems and performances. Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Upper School duties such as advising as well as to participate in the life of the community.   We seek applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in culturally responsive teaching, a deep understanding of adolescents, and a genuine fondness for working with all students at this specific age level.

Skills

• Experience teaching Spanish at a variety of levels. The ability to teach a heritage oriented Spanish class is a significant plus.
• Empathetic and clear communicator with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Demonstrated understanding of and curiosity regarding curriculum design as well as varied pedagogical approaches including UbD and UDL. In addition, candidates should be familiar with the ACTFL “World-Readiness Standards for Language Learning.
• Strong speaking, writing, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to participate in an outdoor education trip for three nights (additional stipend paid).
 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Language and/or Literature or equivalent area of study
• Fluent or Native Spanish speaker
• 2 years minimum teaching experience.
• Demonstrated desire to teach at the high school level.
• Proven ability to teach a variety of Spanish classes at the high school level.
• Ability to participate in an outdoor education trip for 3-4 nights (additional stipend paid)
• Ability to provide proof of Fingerprint, SB 848 and TB clearance.

Additional Qualifications (preferred, not required)

• Advanced degrees/certification are desirable in Spanish or Spanish education.

To Apply:   Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest or cover letter as well as a current resume.  Application materials should be submitted through our website.
Located on a 22-acre campus in Oakland, California, Head-Royce School (HRS) is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent, K-12 day school with a 138-year history. Our mission is to develop students of character, intellect, and creativity. We deliver on our mission by living our values: 
* Students First: We prioritize student learning, development, and well-being.* Academic Excellence: We pursue knowledge and assess our learning to better ourselves and our community.* Diversity: We embrace our different perspectives, backgrounds, experiences and identities to expand and enrich what we can learn and do together.* Belonging: We create the conditions in which everyone thrives and brings their authentic selves.* Civic Engagement: We connect students to the local community and beyond to enhance their academic experiences and foster genuine engagement.
Head-Royce enrolls approximately 920 students in the three separate divisions—Lower, Middle and Upper—and provides a dynamic, whole-child education to every student. We envision a future where education unlocks the promise and purpose of every student to better the world.
HRS is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process. Employment is also contingent upon successful completion of background checks and compliance with California SB 848, which requires prior educational institution employers to disclose credible complaints, substantiated investigations, or discipline involving egregious misconduct.
Head-Royce provides equal employment opportunities on the basis of merit, fitness, qualifications, and experience. The school’s commitment to equal employment opportunity extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of e