Spanish Teacher - High School (Full-Time) | 2026-27 School Year

MADISON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 5606 River Road, Waunakee, WI 53597 2026-27 | Spanish Teacher

• High School (MYP) Madison Country Day School, a PreK-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, is seeking a creative educator for the 2026-27 school year to serve as an MYP Spanish teacher for grades 9-10 The High School Spanish Teacher at Madison Country Day School (MCDS) is responsible for the instruction and academic support of students in grades 9 and

1. The teacher utilizes the MYP framework to facilitate language acquisition across three proficiency levels: emergent, capable, and proficient. This role requires a professional committed to collaborative curriculum design, social-emotional learning, and culturally responsive pedagogy within a rigorous college-preparatory environment. The successful candidate will: Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; At least 2 years of teaching experience; Excellent oral, organizational, and written communication skills; Experience with the International Baccalaureate is welcome, but not required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Design & Curriculum Development MYP Course Delivery: The teacher leads courses in grades 9 and 10 Collaborate with other World Language teachers to co-create instructional units and design complex assessments for students at the emergent, capable, and proficient levels Design and provide rigorous, student-centered, and thought-provoking lesson plans that spark a love of language learning Apply high-level differentiation strategies to address the diverse linguistic and developmental needs of all middle school students Advisory & Student Support Serve as a High School Advisor, meeting with your advisees to facilitate social-emotional learning and monitor academic progress.

Utilize excellent communication skills and a genuine appreciation of adolescents to support students’ unique developmental needs and communicate with families through reporting and conferences. Attend grade level meetings once per cycle to discuss student progress. Contribute to all grade level meeting agendas when your student is listed.

Supervision & Community Contribution Manage student safety and conduct by fulfilling assigned duties and supervision Contribute to the school’s extracurricular offerings Demonstrate the values and traits of the IB Learner Profile while working effectively within a collaborative environment and attending all weekly departmental and division meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; At least 2 years of teaching experience; Excellent oral, organizational, and written communication skills; Experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB), PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme is welcome, but not required.

BENEFITS

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short-Term & Long-Term Disability TO APPLY Scroll down to the "APPLY FOR THIS POSITION" button below. ABOUT MCDS Our Mission: To inspire each student to discover their extraordinary capacity to learn and thrive in an evolving world by cultivating a challenging environment and a supportive community.

Madison Country Day School is Dane County’s only independent PreK-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering a challenging and comprehensive college‑preparatory education, including the Madison, Wisconsin area’s only International Baccalaureate program. In an environment where each community member is truly known, MCDS students develop a deep knowledge base and life-long critical and creative thinking skills.

At MCDS, we seek energetic, flexible, and open-minded colleagues who are motivated by new opportunities and challenges. We are seeking colleagues who are passionate about and committed to the mission and vision of Madison County Day School and are able to demonstrate the values and traits of the International Baccalaureate Programmes and Learner Profile.

Madison Country Day School’s vision is for all members of the school community to feel valued and supported, as well as inspired to embrace the diversity of each person. MCDS respects, affirms, and protects the dignity and worth of each member of its community. We seek to establish a culture wherein every member feels safe, valued, and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community.

MCDS embraces and celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual identity in its hiring.