Middle/Upper School Spanish Teacher

Middle/Upper School Spanish Teacher

FULL TIME, EXEMPT

THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF YOU…

• Are ready to reimagine rigor
• Want to teach Spanish in a way that helps students make deep conceptual connections, along with developing solid skills, and that is engaging for you and students
• Are passionate about innovative Spanish curriculum and believe in students’ capacity as thoughtful learners and developing leaders
• Believe that the words“student-centered” and “inquiry-driven” are core to your philosophy as an educator

Bosque School, a co-ed independent day school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, seeks a dynamic and experienced heritage and second language Middle and Upper School Spanish Teacher, to begin August 1, 2025.

Bosque School offers both Spanish as a Second Language and Spanish for Heritage Learners programs, and our ideal candidate would be qualified to teach both types of classes. We seek candidates who are passionate about working with students in their middle and upper school years, have a love of the Spanish language and culture, and are innovative and knowledgeable about second language acquisition and heritage language teaching. Ideal candidates will also have a deep understanding of how to scaffold learning and support students at different grade levels and with different learning needs. Candidates with a strong background in curriculum development that values student inquiry and experiential learning are especially valued at Bosque. We value community and seek candidates who have excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills and who will work well with students, colleagues, and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a safe, student-centered, rigorous, and nurturing learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrate a deep love and understanding for teaching students in a secondary school setting.
• Teach middle and upper school Spanish for both second-language and heritage learners.
• Serve as a faculty advisor to approximately 10-12 upper school students
• Participate in faculty meetings and ongoing professional development
• Collaborate within the Spanish department, grade level faculty, and other faculty groups in cross curricular inquiry projects
• Demonstrate a commitment to working with culturally diverse students, families, and colleagues and contributing to building and maintaining an inclusive community
• Provide extra help for students, including being available during office hours/homework cafe/non-teaching periods to meet with students
• Keep parents informed in a timely manner if a student is below academic or behavioral expectations following divisional expectations
• Participate in parent/guardian conferences and parent/guardian programs at school
• Adhere to internal and external school communication guidelines
• Work with colleagues to create and/or support a two and a half week immersive course to be offered to students in May 2026.
• Manifest the School’s mission and core values and compassionately contribute to a more just world through the creation of transformative learning experiences.
• Support the Bosque community in their capacity building and the manifestation of the school’s Equity, Community and Culture Principles & Best Practices.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Heads of the Middle and Upper School

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience teaching in a middle and/or upper school Spanish classroom or related experience preferred
• Ability to teach heritage learners
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish required
• Demonstrated cultural competence with regard to both curriculum and pedagogy
• Background in Spanish, Cultural Studies, or related field
• Passion and skill to contribute positively to an educational environment that supports a lifelong love of learning
• Commitment to student-centered, inquiry-based learning
• Commitment to Bosque School’s mission and values

WHO WE ARE

Bosque School, founded in 1994, is a non-profit, co-educational independent school serving approximately 400 students in grades 6-12, located in sunny, culturally dynamic, and affordable Albuquerque, New Mexico. We create transformative learning experiences that empower a diverse community of students to lead lives of intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, and compassionate contribution to a more just world. We manifest our mission through our core values of inspiring academic excellence, cultivating community, fostering integrity, and learning from place. Our dynamic, immersive, interdisciplinary learning environment challenges each student to think critically, creatively approach problems, and collaborate effectively with cultural competence. Bosque School has been voted the best private school in Albuquerque for four years running by the Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards. Click here to experience a virtual tour of Bosque School and learn more at www.bosqueschool.org. For out-of-state candidates, you can access information about relocating to Albuquerque here and view a cost-of-living comparison here.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants must send a cover letter including salary expectations and a resume to Human Resources at applicant@bosqueschool.org in order to be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately for the 2025-2026 academic year.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Bosque School is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job-related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state, or local law. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students. The school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process are requested to contact the School to arrange such accommodation.