Middle and Upper School World Language Teacher - French/Spanish
New York
Monday, 15 June 2026
Dwight School, an innovative preschool-grade 12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking a self-directed, experienced, and energetic French & Spanish Teacher for the start of 2026-2027 academic school year. Requirements and responsibilities of position: Instruction. Demonstrate knowledge of content and a wide range of instructional pedagogies. Utilize technology effectively—both in classroom instruction and for student assignments. Create a classroom environment that is safe, orderly, and engaging. Provide student feedback that offers provisions for students to use feedback in their learning. Be able to challenge and work well with diverse groups of learners. Display a commitment to diversity and create a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight School. Planning and Curriculum. Design learning activities that are both consistent with IB program requirements and highly relevant to students. Implement lesson or unit structures that are clear, logical, and transparent. Communication and Community Participation. Provide clear communication of requirements, expectations, and academic progress to students. Provide frequent and clear information to parents, as appropriate, about the instructional program and student progress. Work and communicate with Leadership to evaluate curriculum and pedagogy that will best foster student success. Professionalism and Collegiality. Develop supportive and cooperative relationships with colleagues. Demonstrate genuine respect for individual students. Submit reports on time. Compensation commensurate upon experience: $75,000-$110,000 We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know. Dwight School's goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.