Spanish Teacher (Elementary & Early Childhood)

Spanish Teacher (Elementary and Early Childhood)

Title

Spanish Teacher - Elementary and Children’s House

Posting Date: May 29, 2026

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

Position Begins: August 20, 2026

Status: Full-Time Salaried

Salary: $48,000 to $65,000 DOQ with a competitive benefits package

FLSA Category: Non-Exempt or Exempt (depending on qualifications)

Reports to: Head of School

School Overview

At Lake Country School, we are more than educators—we are stewards of childhood curiosity, independence, and lifelong learning. Rooted deeply in authentic Montessori principles, our school fosters an environment where children are trusted, empowered, and supported to follow their interests and develop critical thinking, creativity, and confidence. We support children in being themselves, learning about their identities, and understanding others' identities, building a just and inclusive community.

Lake Country School (LCS) is a 50-year-old accredited, independent school that is a nationally recognized leader in Montessori education, with strong adherence to AMI standards. We support our faculty and staff with competitive salaries and benefits, as well as regular, ongoing professional development, check-ins, and reviews.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and is valued and respected for who they are. Led by our Equity, Diversity, and Justice (EDJ) Advisor, Anti-Bias Anti-Racist practices are woven into the curriculum and environment to help children understand their identities and grow into compassionate, critical thinkers who care about fairness for all.

Position Overview

Exposure to other languages and cultures is a key element of the educational experience at LCS. The Elementary and Children’s House Spanish teacher is responsible for creating rich, responsive, active, and diverse learning activities and lessons for children 3-9 years old.

Rather than treating language as a separate subject, the Spanish teacher will serve as a living model of Spanish - a consistent, warm presence who creates opportunities to regularly connect with children. The Spanish teacher introduces and exposes children to Spanish through small group and whole class lessons and activities, as well as everyday interactions in ways that feel organic and engaging. The Spanish teacher is also responsible for introducing the diversity of Spanish cultures throughout the world, using art, music, and other cultural elements. Another important aspect of this position is creating engaging and beautiful materials and activities for children to use independently in their classroom to follow up on the lessons and activities presented.

The educational approach is child-centered and creative within a dynamic social learning environment, where children learn by doing and through contextualized experiences.

• Required Qualifications
• Fluent in speaking and reading Spanish
• Experience working with or teaching children in an educational setting

• Additional Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate
• Montessori-trained and/or experience working in a Montessori school
• Experienced in creating lesson plans, activities, and materials
• Has a love and passion for music, art, and/or other aspects of culture
• Positive attitude, problem solver, honest, and compassionate communicator
• Enjoys and is skilled at building relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Driven to do high-quality work
• Interested in collaborating with colleagues
• Warm and welcoming with children while being clear, confident, and firm when needed
• Demonstrates self-awareness about identity, bias, and power, and engages in ongoing reflection and growth
• Experience supporting neurodiverse learners in inclusive classroom environments
• Enjoys nature and connecting with the natural world
• Welcomes feedback and wants to develop, learn, and improve professionally
• Interested in hearing and understanding different and new perspectives
• Humility, a sense of humor, and a warm and nurturing personality

Employee Benefits and Professional Development

LCS offers a robust employee benefits package, including

health, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, 5% no-match-required 403 (b) employer contribution, 100% employer-covered MN Paid Leave premium, free before- and after-school care for staff children, sponsorship and training, and travel and study grants.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lake Country School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. LCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Accommodation Statement

Lake Country School is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us and we will work with you to identify an appropriate accommodation.

Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is selected.