Full Time- Spanish Teacher
Marin Acamedy
Location
San Rafael, California
Salary
$103,124 - $111,960 / YEAR
Quick overview
The teacher will instruct four Spanish classes across various levels, ranging from introductory to advanced literature and history courses. They are expected to collaborate with department teams and contribute to curriculum development within a diverse, equity-focused community.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess at least five years of high school teaching experience and native or near-native fluency in Spanish. A bachelor's degree in Spanish or a related field is required, with a master's degree preferred.
Job description
Job title: Spanish Teacher
Reports to: World Language Department Chair
Start date: July 1, 2026 (first required on-campus date: August 11, 2026)
- Marin Academy seeks a full-time Spanish teacher for the 2026-27 school year.
- Candidates should have at least five years of Spanish teaching experience at the high school level and a desire to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels.
- In addition to possessing native or near-native fluency in Spanish, a bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a language-related field is required.
- A master’s or higher-level degree in Spanish or a language-related field is preferred.
- This position will involve the teaching of four Spanish classes.
- The World Language Department at Marin Academy requires that students take three years of one language no matter their level of entry.
- Our Spanish program includes levels 1, 2, 3, 3-honors, 4, 4-honors, 5, and 5/6-honors, and Spanish for Heritage Speakers courses.
- MA’s world language program is a total immersion program beginning at level one.
- Level two Spanish is a rigorous study of vocabulary and grammar.
- Levels three through four focus on the development of fluency, and levels five and six focus exclusively on literature, history, and current events.
Candidates should have the inclination and experience to work in a diverse community focused on issues of equity and social justice. Candidates should be ready and excited to work and lead collaboratively in teams inside the World Language Department and across MA’s academic departments. Ideal candidates will have experience with and interest in curriculum development and competency-based learning/assessment.
Marin Academy’s mission statement “asks every individual to think, question, and create in an environment of encouragement and compassion, and challenges each person to accept the responsibilities posed by education in a democratic society.” The school is a vibrant and diverse community, and students and teachers alike continue to work towards the furthering of an inclusive and supportive school. Candidates should have the inclination and experience to work in a diverse community focused on issues of equity and social justice.
Marin Academy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. For more information about Marin Academy, please visit our website (www.ma.org).
Teachers at Marin Academy are paid according to a published salary scale, with steps for years of experience and degrees earned. A full time teacher with 5-10 years of experience and a Master’s degree can expect to earn between $103,124 - $111,960 per year. If you have questions about the salary for your degrees & years of experience, please be in touch!
Interested applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter to the ADP site on our web page: http://www.ma.org/careers
