The Dalton School·New York
The teacher will design and deliver engaging Spanish curricula for third-grade students in full and half-group settings. They will also provide one-on-one student support and actively participate in departmental and school-wide inclusion initiatives.
$81,000 - $178,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.
Exemption Status: Exempt
The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.
We are seeking a full-time Elementary (Third Grade) Spanish teacher starting September 2026.
Spanish at Dalton is taught through the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational), with attention to the cultural products, practices, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world.
We are committed to ongoing curricular and pedagogical anti-racist work, and we seek a candidate who shares that commitment and who can contribute to our efforts.
Our ideal candidate has K-5 language teaching experience and native-like proficiency in Spanish.
Language teaching/methodology training and understanding of ACTFL standards and proficiency guidelines is a plus.
The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without needing sponsorship. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment [https://www.dalton.org/employment]
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of three years of relevant teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level. Native-like proficiency in Spanish and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive, anti-racist pedagogical practices are required.
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