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About the Role

The Dalton School seeks a full-time elementary (Grades K-3) Spanish Associate for the 2026-2027 academic year. This role involves co-planning and leading Spanish classes, providing one-on-one student support, assessing student needs, and writing narrative reports. The position emphasizes a commitment to inclusion and the use of the three modes of communication in language teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead 3rd Grade Spanish classes alongside a Lead Teacher.
• Serve as a Lead Teacher on days when the Lead Teacher is absent.
• Enact and co-design engaging curricula and lessons.
• Collaborate with others in the department.
• Work one-on-one with students daily for support and enrichment.
• Serve as a day-to-day sub on days when other First Program Spanish teachers are absent.
• Assess and document students’ academic and behavioral needs.
• Write student narrative reports each trimester.
• Supervise lunch, recess, and dismissal duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Chair and FP Administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years relevant teaching experience in an elementary school setting strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to belonging and inclusive practices, with respect to pedagogy, curriculum, and community engagement.
• Strong organizational skills and executive functioning skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Facility with relevant educational technologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.
• Quick learner with a strong work ethic and willingness to develop new skills.

Skills

• Native-like proficiency in Spanish.
• K-5 language teaching experience.
• Language teaching/methodology training.
• Understanding of ACTFL standards and proficiency guidelines.

Location

• Manhattan, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years of elementary school teaching experience preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree required
• Graduate degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $66,000 - $69,000

About the Company

• The Dalton School is a progressive, gender-inclusive K-12 independent day school located on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
• It is recognized as one of the nation's preeminent independent day schools.
• Dalton is known for its child-centered approach and exceptional faculty.
• The school enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff.
• The school is guided by the Dalton Plan, which emphasizes intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility.

Equal Opportunity

• 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 its educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.