Spanish Language and Literature Teacher - Future Opening 2025-2026 Job at Awty I

Spanish Language and Literature Teacher - Future Opening 2025-2026

At Awty, we believe students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.

The Awty International School seeks a full-time Spanish Language and Literature Teacher, beginning the 2025-2026 school year. The assignment is to teach “Language and Literature” as well as “Language Acquisition” courses in the Spanish Department in Middle School and High School. The school is looking for an energetic, creative person who interacts with students and colleagues in a professional manner and is eager to become part of our Secondary Faculty team. The position involves teaching full time, plus other assigned duties. The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience with curriculum development, adaptation of units to meet standards, and a commitment to teaching in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA or equivalent in Spanish Literature, Spanish Language, or education.
• Heritage proficiency in Spanish.
• Experience teaching Spanish in a Secondary School setting.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• 2 years of teaching experience in Middle/Upper School.
• 5 years of teaching experience.

Ideal Candidate:

• Advanced degree in Spanish Literature.
• 5 years of full-time teaching experience in MYP and/or DP Spanish Language and Literature.
• Teaching certification or equivalent credential.
• Experience as an examiner, presenter, and/or workshop leader.
• Experience organizing and leading experiential education.

We want individuals who can work collaboratively in a culture that promotes academic rigor and success for all its students.

Submit your application through the school's website. All applicants should include a cover letter detailing their experience with curricular leadership, a current resume, and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor).

Direct inquiries to Dr. Patrick Miller-Peña, Director of Spanish: pmiller@awty.org

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.