Location
Milpitas, California
Salary
$60,000 - $65,000 / YEAR
The Spanish Teacher is responsible for designing and delivering engaging language lessons that build students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. They must foster a supportive classroom environment that incorporates cultural exploration and tracks student progress.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field and be bilingual in English and Spanish. A teaching credential and prior experience in elementary or middle school are preferred.
Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula. Spanish Teacher – Merryhill School
Pay range: $60,000 - $65,000 Employee referral bonus Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately Opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment
As a Spanish Teacher at Merryhill School, you will introduce students to the fundamentals of the Spanish language while cultivating curiosity, cultural awareness, and foundational communication skills. Your classroom will be an encouraging, interactive environment where students learn through conversation, storytelling, games, and meaningful cultural exploration. In this role, you will design and deliver engaging Spanish instruction that supports students at varying levels of language development. You will help students build confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish while fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures, traditions, and global perspectives. Through age-appropriate lessons and hands-on activities, you will create a joyful and academically enriching learning experience that inspires students to become enthusiastic language learners. You will also: Develop and deliver engaging Spanish lessons aligned with age-appropriate curriculum standards Build students’ foundational Spanish language skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities Encourage active participation through conversation practice, storytelling, games, music, projects, and cultural activities Differentiate instruction to meet varying learning needs, language proficiencies, and student confidence levels Foster a supportive classroom environment that builds confidence, curiosity, and cultural appreciation Incorporate meaningful cultural exploration into lessons to help students understand and value Spanish-speaking communities Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instruction to support continued growth Maintain classroom organization, student records, instructional materials, and a positive learning environment Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues about progress, expectations, and classroom experiences Collaborate with school leadership and fellow teachers to support a cohesive and enriching student experience
Market context
California schools often seek Spanish teachers who can support bilingual instruction and meet credentialing expectations, especially in elementary and middle school settings. This role is competitive because districts typically prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree, bilingual English-Spanish fluency, and prior classroom experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential status and tailor your application to grade-level experience.
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