Upper School Language Teacher

Upper School Language Teacher Greenwich Academy seeks a skilled language teacher to teach in the Upper School beginning in the Fall of 2027. Above all, the school seeks an educator who loves working with high school students and who is eager to use a highly interdisciplinary approach to guide students in their modern language study.

The emphasis for this position will be Spanish teaching, and Spanish-only candidates will be considered. Students at GA may also study Arabic, French, Italian, Latin, and Mandarin, and the ability to teach multiple languages is a plus. All language classes in the Upper School are conducted in the language of study. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and accessible teacher, eager to inspire and support students in the development of language proficiency with awareness of ACTFL world readiness standards.

A demonstrated commitment to teaching high school students is essential, as is an eagerness to advise and mentor them in all areas of their school lives. Through our coordinate program, all language classes include students of both Greenwich Academy and Brunswick School. Successful candidates will be flexible, open-minded and eager to join a collaborative department.

They will be excited to work in a rigorous academic environment and to immerse themselves in the school community. Candidates who have demonstrated values consistent with the school’s mission, such as an engagement with lifelong learning and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, are encouraged to apply. About Greenwich Academy Greenwich Academy is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls and young women that seeks to foster excellence.

Its mission is to provide a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum within an inclusive, diverse community. The school’s objective is to develop girls and young women of exceptional character and achievement who demonstrate independence, resilience, courage, integrity, and compassion.

As a community, we strive above all to honor our motto, “Toward the Building of Character.” Working at Greenwich Academy The greatest benefit of a career at Greenwich Academy is working with our phenomenal students and our extraordinary faculty and staff. GA employees are a diverse group of incredibly talented scholars, writers, artists, engineers, athletes, researchers and creative thinkers with one shared goal: to nurture young people of exceptional character who demonstrate empathy, independence, resilience, courage and integrity, and who are committed to a life of learning.

As part of this group, you will be eligible for many benefits that are industry standards, including health, dental, vision, and 403(B) retirement plans with match, and paid time off. In addition we offer on-site child care, tuition remission for two children who are admitted to Greenwich Academy or Brunswick School, and the opportunity to be considered for school-owned, subsidized housing or rent support.

Compensation

is based on years of experience and degrees earned and ranges from $70,000 to $150,000. For a detailed breakdown of our full benefits program, visit our website.