The Role

Brooklyn Prospect High School is seeking an organized, flexible, and mission-driven High School Spanish Teacher to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is fully dedicated to the mission of Prospect Schools and passionate about delivering high-quality language instruction within an intentionally diverse environment. As part of an ambitious and high-performing instructional team, our teachers are expected to create positive, equitable classroom environments that excite and invest our students in their learning goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Planning and Instruction

• Implement culturally responsive, immersive Spanish language lesson plans that engage students and foster a love for learning

• Teach to an intentionally diverse classroom and actively work to engage all students throughout the lesson

• Attend regular coaching meetings with your direct manager and professional development sessions as part of the school team

• Use data-informed methods to modify and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual learners

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of Spanish content and effective pedagogy, evidenced by clear, objective-driven instruction and meaningful student engagement practices

• Serve as an Advisor to students, cultivating their academic growth and social-emotional development

• Demonstrate successful partnership with colleagues and co-teachers to enhance instruction and utilize multiple co-teaching models where appropriate

Classroom Environment

• Consistently model our Core Values and create opportunities for students to practice them

• Set the tone of the classroom as a positive environment that fosters both high expectations and student voice and expression

• Set clear expectations and establish routines that create a purposeful, supportive, and nurturing learning environment

• Build a classroom community that uses culturally sustaining practices to ensure that students feel safe, valued, and respected

Parent Partnership

• Build strong relationships and provide ongoing progress updates through regular communication with the families of all students

• Utilize family and student feedback to continuously improve the learning experience

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with families during scheduled events such as Report Card Nights and as needed throughout the year

Adult Culture and Teamwork

• Demonstrate flexibility and a team-first mindset in adapting to school and student needs

• Proactively build relationships and collaborate across functional teams, actively participating in professional development opportunities

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth through giving and receiving feedback

• Engage in learning opportunities that promote stronger Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices at Prospect Schools

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Complete fluency in Spanish required

• 1–2 years of experience teaching Spanish in an academic or educational setting preferred

• Experience working in a diverse school community

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Desire to cultivate an innovative, full-immersion language program

• Desire to embed a creative, artistic approach toward Spanish language instruction

• Adept at collaborating and building community with others

• Experience in International Baccalaureate (IB) or similar rigorous academic programs preferred but not required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week

• 401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match and 3-year vesting schedule

• Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options

• Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program offering free expert support for life challenges, from family care to mental health services

Salary
Employees at Prospect Schools are provided with a competitive salary. Salaries are set through a lens of equity and based on an individual’s skills, education, and relevant years of experience. As a teacher, your salary is determined by both years of teaching experience and postsecondary education. The salary range for this role is $63,960-$106,995.