Middle School Spanish Instructor | Fall 2026 at The Mount Vernon School

Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Spanish Language, Culturally Proficient, Equity Literate, Responsive Feedback, Competency-Based Assessment, Inquiry-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, Google Suite, Mac OS, Curriculum Design, Interdisciplinary Connections, Student-Centered Learning, Professional Growth, Communication, Collaboration, Nurturing Environment

Industry

education

Description

Description Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future. The Team The Middle School Faculty are a collaborative and forward-thinking community of education professionals who are consistently looking for ways to create real-world, project-based learning experiences that help their students connect to content in a relevant and impactful ways. This team models what it means to be inquisitive, nurturing, flexible, and creative. They are involved in areas of the School beyond the classroom walls and support student curiosities and passions. While they customize and personalize the learning for each course, this team is united in using an inquiry-based model and a mastery approach to teaching and learning. The Role Mount Vernon School seeks an innovative and collaborative Middle School Spanish teacher (Grades 6-8) who is comfortable integrating Spanish language and literacy skills with knowledge of culture, using engaging projects and activities. Versatility, collaboration, and openness to innovative instructional practices are essential. Availability to sponsor athletic, artistic, or academic teams/clubs is preferred. Responsibilities Using knowledge of the content (Spanish language) and ability to make interdisciplinary/real-world connections to design curriculum and assessment with world language team and grade-level teams Maintaining comprehensive records of performance, progress, and goals using MV tools Communicating with families, learning coaches, and outside providers Actively participating in professional growth opportunities Participating in weekly school/division/team meetings Meeting the needs of the division by helping with weekly coverage and duties Timely maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of each student's performance and progress & communication with families Care for and nurture the social and emotional needs of each student by customizing/differentiating the learning experience Maintenance of an organized, inviting, and student-centered learning environment Core Competencies Background/real-world experience in content knowledge area (Spanish language) Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments Culturally proficient & equity literate A track record of giving high-quality, Responsive Feedback Understanding of Competency-Based Assessment/Mastery Approach to Learning Knowledge of Inquiry-Based Learning Pedagogies (PBL, VTR, QFT, DT) Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Spanish, Linguistics, World Languages, or related field Cultural background/experience in Latin/Hispanic contexts Teaching experience (preferably with Middle School-aged students) Proficiency with technological tools and platforms This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion. Start Date | July 27, 2026 The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

The Middle School Spanish Instructor will design curriculum and assessments, maintain student performance records, and communicate with families. They will also participate in professional growth opportunities and support the social and emotional needs of students.