High School Spanish Teacher

About the School - York Prep School:

York Preparatory School is a New York City independent school committed to creating a nurturing environment that challenges and supports each student in a diverse and inclusive setting. Compassionate and accessible educators guide our students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum while employing a range of innovative techniques to cultivate each individual student’s skills, abilities, and interests. York strives to educate the whole child, meeting each student where they are, and supporting them as they grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced High School Spanish Teacher to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the Role:

York Prep School is seeking a High School Spanish Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. You will be responsible for teaching up to four sections of Spanish in grades 9–12 and taking on faculty duties as assigned. In this role, you will design engaging lessons that balance grammar, vocabulary, speaking practice, and cultural studies, while incorporating themes of social justice and identity. You will report to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Humanities and collaborate with the Department Chair to ensure high-quality instruction. Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to student life by advising, coaching, or leading a club, helping to create a vibrant and inclusive school community.

This is a permanent, full-time role. The expected start date is 1st September 2026 (with an expectation to attend orientation during the last week of August).

To view our full Role Profile, click here .

Who We Are Looking For:

You are fluent in written and spoken Spanish, ideally as a native speaker, and passionate about working with high school students. You bring strong classroom management skills and experience with current world language methodologies, including Comprehensible Input and the SOMOS curriculum. You know how to differentiate instruction for diverse learners and use technology and data to inform teaching. You value collaboration, effective communication, and culturally responsive pedagogy. A bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.

How to Apply:

Complete this application before the closing date: 5th January 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.