Lower School Substitute Spanish Teacher Pre-K - Grade 4 at FESSENDEN SCHOOL

Description

About Us

The Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. Our mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years, The Fessenden School has offered state-of-the-art facilities, a dynamic curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational and developmental needs of boys.

Position Summary

The Fessenden School seeks a passionate and collaborative Lower School Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher to teach students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 4. This teacher will be guided to create joyful, engaging, and student-centered language experiences that help boys build foundational vocabulary, oral fluency, and cultural appreciation. The curriculum emphasizes communication, culture, and community, providing boys with exposure to the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures through songs, stories, games, and movement.

Ideal candidates are nurturing, energetic educators who understand the developmental needs of young learners, are excited by the opportunity to work in a vibrant, all-boys environment, and can cultivate a classroom of belonging, curiosity, and growth. This position is through October 31st, and flexibility may be required to extend the last day of substitute teaching.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 7:30-3:00 pm
• Start of the School year to October 31, 2025 (with required flexibility)

Essential Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach Spanish classes to Pre-K through Grade 4 using a provided curriculum and supplemental materials that promote active learning, oral language development, and cultural understanding.
• Use songs, storytelling, visual aids, games, and interactive methods appropriate to younger learners.
• Collaborate with homeroom teachers and the World Language Department to ensure continuity and alignment across grade levels.
• Communicate with families about student progress and concerns.
• Incorporate hands-on learning, educational technology, social-emotional learning, and inclusive practices into lessons.
• Actively teach and model the School’s core values of honesty, compassion, and respect.
• Participate in Lower School faculty meetings and other faculty meetings.
• Support supervision duties such as lunch, recess, class transitions, and dismissal.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Maintain current CPR/AED & first aid certification and child abuse prevention training (provided by Fessenden).
   

Qualifications and Characteristics

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Elementary Education, or a related field
• Experience teaching Spanish or working with young children in an educational setting
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to connect with elementary-aged boys
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and communication skills to engage and inspire young learners
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet a range of learning needs
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity
• Successful criminal background check
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish, Education, or related field
• 2+ years of experience teaching Spanish in an elementary or early childhood setting
• Knowledge of early childhood/elementary pedagogy and language acquisition strategies
• Familiarity with the developmental milestones of Pre-K–4th-grade students
   

Why Join Us?

The Fessenden School offers:

• A mission-driven community that supports innovative and joyful teaching
• A collaborative Lower School team of experienced educators who value inclusion, growth, and connection
• A focus on educating the whole child—intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically
• Beautiful and modern facilities
• Daily hot lunch and salad bar
• A welcoming and inclusive school culture that celebrates the uniqueness of every boy
   

To Apply

Submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references are required.
The Fessenden School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds

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