Paideia School Is Hiring A Junior High French And Spanish Teacher

Join Paideia School as a Junior High Modern Language Teacher and inspire middle school students through engaging language instruction in a dynamic, supportive environment! 🌟

Position Overview

• Employment Type: Full-Time, 10 months, benefits eligible
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8am - 4pm
  This position requires occasional after-school, evening, and weekend commitments for special school events and meetings.
• Start Date: August 2026

About Paideia School

Located near Emory University in Atlanta, Paideia is a K-12 college preparatory school with over 1,000 students. Our Junior High program enrolls 190 students and fosters a nurturing environment where students develop essential skills alongside independence and creativity. Our curriculum emphasizes personal growth, social awareness, and academic excellence, all delivered by passionate faculty who truly enjoy working with adolescents.

Job Summary

The Junior High Modern Language Teacher will cultivate a stimulating environment fostering meaningful communication in French and Spanish. Candidates should have a strong background in language instruction, with at least three years of diverse teaching experience, utilizing a communicative, proficiency-based approach rooted in cultural immersion and skill development.

Students will complete first-year courses in either Spanish or French, attending classes three times a week in 7th grade and four times a week in 8th grade.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The primary goal is to inspire students to communicate confidently in the target language. The teacher will:

• Create an engaging and supportive learning environment
• Implement communicative, proficiency-based teaching strategies
• Incorporate cultural learning and skill development into curriculum
• Guide students through language proficiency milestones in French and Spanish

Required Skills & Abilities

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• A love of learning and enthusiasm for teaching adolescents
• A sense of humor and positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and energy
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Self-direction and creativity in designing class activities and curriculum enrichment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in French or Spanish (preferred)
• Proficiency in both languages
• Some Junior High teaching experience is preferred

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• A resume
• A cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications must be submitted via our online application portal.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. A benefits package is included for benefits-eligible positions. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Additional Information

For more details about Paideia School’s initiatives, including social and emotional learning, academic offerings, and extracurricular opportunities, please visit www.paideiaschool.org.

Position Details

• Type: Full-Time
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred; citizenship, residency, or work visa required