Tenacre Country Day School  Lower Grade Spanish Teacher

Part-time, 10-month position, exempt, salaried position

Tenacre Country Day School is seeking a part-time lower-grade Spanish teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. Tenacre’s mission is to nurture and challenge each child, every day. Everything we do is designed to enhance this all-important balance across a broad range of homeroom and special subjects, along with other activities. As a school dedicated to the elementary years, Tenacre values the importance of teaming with grade-level teachers, the strong partnership between parents and staff, and the meaningful participation of each child in daily school life. We provide our teachers with numerous professional development opportunities and a collegial atmosphere. Tenacre values diversity and inclusiveness in our curriculum and our school community, and we expect all members of the community to contribute positively to the school experience.

As a community of children and adults, we strive to work hard, to find joy, and to be kind.

Position Summary:

At Tenacre, we want our students to experience Spanish instruction that develops early vocabulary, conversational fluency, and cultural awareness through age-appropriate engagement. Direct instruction and collaborative projects support the application of language skills and help students use Spanish to connect with a global community. In addition to teaching in the early grades, our Spanish teacher will work closely with a department co-teacher and a broad team of educators to ensure continuity and design a vibrant, integrated curriculum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of and expertise in teaching Spanish at the early elementary level
• Experience teaching Spanish at the elementary school level
• Ability to develop and implement a diverse curriculum
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities:

Faculty are required to follow the protocols outlined in the annually revised Faculty and Staff Handbook. In addition, special subject teachers work in collaboration with a department co-teacher to:

• Deliver age-appropriate Spanish instruction in the lower grades, including age-appropriate high-frequency vocabulary and beginning grammar
• Provide students with authentic, interactive opportunities to communicate needs, idea and information in Spanish
• Promote the social and emotional development of students through support and instruction
• Engage in inclusive instruction that welcomes diverse identities, backgrounds, and learning styles. 
• Document and update curriculum annually in curriculum maps
• Maintain regular communication with parents 
• Write narrative report cards and be available for parent/guardian conferences two times a year for each student
• Participate in student focus, faculty, and committee meetings to ensure educational goals are being met
• Participate in professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops for professional development
• Order and manage supplies for classroom educational needs while staying within the classroom budget
• Perform related duties such as recess and lunch table supervision, dismissal duty, assembly program, and assistance with or attendance at special events
• When requested by the admissions department:
• Attend admissions open houses and/or present at curriculum nights
• Participate in group and/or individual candidate assessment days
• Observe candidates, on- and off-campus
• Review admissions folders, provide notes, and participate in admissions committee meetings

Minimum Qualifications and Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to work in a busy environment with many interruptions and moderate noise levels. The employee must be able to physically lower to a child’s level, ascend and descend stairs regularly, and move in and out of doors throughout the day following the school schedule. Additionally, the employee must be able to attend to students outside during recess periods on the playground; help students with basic needs such as tying their shoes, zipping their jackets, and managing materials. This list is meant to be illustrative, not exhaustive. 

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on Tenacre School. Employees or applicants who require an accommodation should contact Head of School Will Crissman.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Will Crissman

Head of School

Tenacre Country Day School

78 Benvenue Street

Wellesley, MA 02482

(781) 235-2282 x201

Email: careers@tenacrecds.org

Tenacre Country Day School considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, creed, veteran or uniformed service status, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. As an inclusive community, we welcome candidates who will increase the diversity of our school.

About Tenacre Country Day School

Tenacre School is a small, co-educational day school for children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Six. Our mission is to "nurture and challenge each child, every day." Tenacre enrolls 194 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade, and has a teaching staff of 35, including special subject teachers for science, Spanish, art, technology, library, music, P.E., and Spanish. Tenacre also has resource teachers for reading and math to maintain small group learning. Supporting the operation of the school are the academic, admission/enrollment, business, and development offices. Work Environment Tenacre has a warm, welcoming work environment. All staff are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities throughout the year, from community service projects with students, or acting in an annual faculty/staff play, to talking with the students about a hobby or trip during an assembly, or even attending "tadpole graduation" with third graders in the spring! Everyone on the staff works to enhance the learning experience of the children from direct teaching, to maintaining the facilities, to providing a nutritious lunch each day. All staff are considered valuable members of the Ten...acre community. Benefits: The following are some of the benefits offered by Tenacre: Health insurance - Blue Cross/Blue Shield Pension - John Hancock with a match of 7-10% based on years of service, Dental, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care expenses, and Professional development opportunities and graduate work assistance Equal Opportunity Employer We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity, and we encourage candidates of color to apply.

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