Pike School·Andover, Massachusetts
The teacher will design and implement world language instruction for students in grades 5 through 8. Responsibilities include assessing student growth, collaborating with grade-level teams, and adapting curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Head of Upper School
Working at Pike means immersing yourself in a student-centered culture and a compassionate, diverse community. Opportunities for strategic thinking, innovation, and learning are plentiful.
A Pike education ignites a lifelong journey of discovery. We ground our work in building connection, inspiring curiosity, and cultivating the learning and growth of each of our students. A Pike education liberates human potential and possibility to transform ourselves and our world and is rooted in our motto, Non Sibi Solum. We value:
Authenticity: We embrace the identities of every person.
Intellectual Ambition: We foster curiosity, inquiry, engagement, and initiative in learning.
Social Good: We care for ourselves, for one another, and for our community.
At Pike, we believe we are building a brighter future. If you are driven, motivated, and committed to making a meaningful impact for all children, we invite you to take a closer look at Pike. The Pike School, an independent elementary school in Andover, MA, serves approximately 415 students in grades pre-kindergarten through nine.
The Pike School is seeking an Upper School Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
The ideal candidate will have middle school teaching experience, including 5th grade.
The world language department consists of a group of teachers who strive to design the best possible experience for their students.
This teacher should be prepared to teach students at various grade levels in the Upper School.
Our ideal candidate will also have experience and excitement in teaching French.
Collaboration and effective communication are essential skills for this position, as is a joy for working with students in this age group and for all of the subject matter included in the Upper School world language curriculum.
A successful candidate will bring strong culturally responsive teaching practices, a demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, and a collaborative approach to teamwork and planning.
The Pike School culture embraces lifelong learning, which includes constant reflection on and evaluation of practices, materials, and pedagogy. The ideal candidate will approach teaching and learning with student needs in mind, be on the forefront of best practices in world language education and research and serve as a leader within the community. Collaboration and effective communication are essential skills for this position, as are a sense of humor and joy for working with students in this age group and for the subject matter included in the World Language curriculum.
Please go to www.pikeschool.org/employment [http://www.pikeschool.org/employment] to see the full job description and instructions on how to apply. Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter, which addresses how your experience meets the expectations of the position as stated above.
A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree in Education or a related field preferred. Candidates should have strong middle school teaching experience and a passion for working with students in the Upper School age group.
Market context
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