The Middle School Spanish Teacher vacancy is a full-time position reporting directly to the Head of Middle School. Potomac is looking to fill this vacancy starting with the 2026-27 academic year. This position is responsible for teaching Spanish to children in grades 4-6.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach two grade levels of Middle School science. 
• Prepare lesson plans following curriculum guidelines and requirements.
• Teach the assigned curriculum using different instructional resources.
• Conduct classes almost exclusively in the target language.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities by integrating competencies and goals into the lesson plans.
• Keep attendance records; manage student behavior in the classroom and maintain a positive educational environment for all students.
• Correct assignments, administer tests, observe and evaluate students’ progress.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and other teacher training workshops.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience at the Upper Elementary/Middle School level.
• Skilled in writing and preparing lesson plans.
• Ability to communicate, motivate and understand the students’ educational and emotional needs. 
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community.
• Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and utilize different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement.  

In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds who embody our core values of courage, integrity, humility, perseverance, and respect.

About The Potomac School

The Potomac School is an independent K-12 day school located in McLean, Va. While we are a K-12 school, we are more accurately described as a K through lifetime experience. We nurture the development of our students as unique individuals and as contributing members of a vibrant learning community. Our school comprises four distinct yet interconnected divisions, joined through a shared mission, integrated curriculum, and deeply rooted communal ties. We enjoy the beauty and natural resources of our 90-acre campus, our athletic fields, woods, streams, and ponds providing a rare and wonderful setting for each student's educational journey. Mission: At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary, and equally essential, educational goals. With a firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program, we prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit.

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