6-8 Spanish Teacher-(1.0 FTE)-(One-Year-Only)-(SY26-27)

6-8 Spanish Teacher

• 1.0 FTE
• (One-Year-Only
• (SY26-27) Brookline Public Schools John Pierce School
• Brookline, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Brookline School District Job Details

Job ID:

5794295

Application Deadline:

Jul 02, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2026 Job Description We are looking for an energetic teacher who will support our program's mission, vision and goals: The Brookline World Language Program inspires all students to better understand themselves, each other, and the world by learning another language and its cultures in order to become more engaged local and global citizens. The mission of the Brookline 6-12 World Language Program is to guide students in their language development and multicultural understanding. Students engage in purposeful communication in a safe, welcoming environment. They learn about themselves, their peers, their community and the world through the use of thematic units that support comprehension. GOAL 1: Language Development

• Students will understand and then produce spoken and written language in order to interact with others. Over time, language will increase in complexity and students will be able to interact in a wider range of situations. GOAL 2: Understanding Perspectives
• Cultural competency is crucial to linguistic proficiency as well as understanding oneself and others. Therefore, students will explore and celebrate the perspectives and practices of multiple cultures including their own. They will apply their cultural understandings to reinforce and expand their knowledge in other academic subjects. GOAL 3: Community Engagement
• Students will become agents of change who are prepared to serve and lead in their local and global communities.

They will be empowered to promote equity and cross-cultural understanding in an increasingly complex world.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to effectively lead World Language classes using 90

• 100% target language.

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English. Traveling from classroom to classroom and/or across buildings when needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree. 3 years' experience teaching students in the United States of America. Demonstrated knowledge of the pedagogy for teaching foreign language to elementary aged students with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Demonstrated knowledge of the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and ability to design lessons to help learners progress towards performance targets. Demonstrated ability to use a variety of materials and modes of instruction Demonstrated effective techniques for classroom management. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues and community members. Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure for the language of instructions and grade levels. The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community. The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements