Spring Education Group’s K-12 Division includes nearly 75 schools, with programs spanning Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Across all our K-12 schools, the common theme is our dedication to providing high-quality education and delivering superior educational outcomes through a variety of acclaimed pedagogical approaches. Our private elementary schools provide challenging academics, personalized attention for each student, and strong partnerships among parents, teachers, students, and staff. Our proven curricula and our caring community of educators are committed to delivering superior preschool through 12th grade education.

Middle School Spanish Teacher – Southern Highlands Preparatory School

Southern Highlands Preparatory School is dedicated to equipping students with 21st-century skills for academic and real-world success in a supportive environment tailored to individual strengths and learning styles. Our curriculum balances traditional and progressive education, enriched with subjects beyond the core to educate the whole child. Field trips and after-school programs extend learning beyond the classroom, reflecting our commitment to fostering confidence, self-esteem, and a love of learning.

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays and sick days
401k plan with company match
Tuition discounts for your children
Professional development
Education reimbursement and partnerships

About the Role

As a Middle School Spanish Teacher at Southern Highlands Prep, you will introduce students to the fundamentals of the Spanish language while cultivating curiosity, cultural awareness, and foundational communication skills. Your classroom will be an encouraging, interactive environment where students learn through conversation, storytelling, games, and meaningful cultural exploration.

In this role, you will design and deliver engaging Spanish instruction that supports students at varying levels of language development. You will help students build confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish while fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures, traditions, and global perspectives. Through age-appropriate lessons and hands-on activities, you will create a joyful and academically enriching learning experience that inspires students to become enthusiastic language learners.

You will also:

Develop and deliver engaging Spanish lessons aligned with age-appropriate curriculum standards
Build students’ foundational Spanish language skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities
Encourage active participation through conversation practice, storytelling, games, music, projects, and cultural activities
Differentiate instruction to meet varying learning needs, language proficiencies, and student confidence levels
Foster a supportive classroom environment that builds confidence, curiosity, and cultural appreciation
Incorporate meaningful cultural exploration into lessons to help students understand and value Spanish-speaking communities
Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instruction to support continued growth
Maintain classroom organization, student records, instructional materials, and a positive learning environment
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues about progress, expectations, and classroom experiences
Collaborate with school leadership and fellow teachers to support a cohesive and enriching student experience

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field from an accredited institution
Teaching credential or certification in world language instruction preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Prior teaching experience, particularly in elementary or middle school, is a plus
Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills
Ability to pass state and federal background checks
Enthusiasm for languages, culture, and inspiring young learners

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

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