Spanish Language Teacher

We are seeking a Spanish Language Teacher to work with Primary and Middle School students across mixed-grade cohorts (Kindergarten through 6^th Grade).

In our international environment, the goal of Spanish instruction is to help students develop confidence in conversational Spanish, while gaining cultural understanding of the Dominican Republic and the Spanish-speaking world.

Students come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, so lessons emphasize communication, real-life situations, cultural experiences, and joyful language learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

·      Plan and deliver engaging Spanish language lessons focused on speaking, listening, and real-life communication.

·      Support students in developing confidence using Spanish in everyday situations.

·      Adapt instruction to mixed ages, abilities, and language levels.

·      Incorporate games, movement, songs, storytelling, and interactive activities to support language acquisition.

·      Introduce students to Dominican culture, traditions, and local life.

·      Create opportunities for students to practice Spanish in authentic and situational contexts.

·      Design lessons that encourage participation, curiosity, and enjoyment of language learning

Learning Environment

·      Create a positive and supportive environment where students feel comfortable speaking and experimenting with language.

·      Encourage collaboration and communication within mixed age groups.

·      Support respectful interactions and confidence-building in language learning.

·      Use movement, games, and interactive activities to keep students engaged.

Leadership & Community

·      Collaborate with colleagues and the sports department to organize and host an annual school wide Carnaval celebration that highlights Dominican culture.

·      Integrate cultural traditions, music, vocabulary into student learning.

·      Work collaboratively with other teachers to support cross-curricular connections.

·      Participate in school events and community activities.

·      Report to School Director

Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s degree in education, Languages, or related field

·      Native or near-native Spanish speaker

·      Minimum 3 years’ experience teaching primary or middle school students

·      Ability to create engaging, interactive language lessons.

·      Strong class management and communication skills

·      Native level English fluency

Preferred

·      Master’s degree in education, Languages, or related field

·      Experience teaching Spanish as a second language

·      Experience working in an international school environment.

·      Comfort teaching mixed-aged groups.

·      Interest in culture-based and experiential language learning.

Position Details

·      Full time teaching position

·      Salary 1500 – 1700 USD

·      Housing stipend up to 600 USD per month to support local rental costs

·      Reports to the School Director

Working at The School House means ...

... being an educator who enjoys being active, creative, and engaged in a collaborative learning community.
If you hear the calling, apply today!

Preferred

·      Master’s degree in education, Languages, or related field

·      Experience teaching Spanish as a second language

·      Experience working in an international school environment.

·      Comfort teaching mixed-aged groups.

·      Interest in culture-based and experiential language learning.