Middle School French and Spanish Faculty

Open Position:
Middle School French and Spanish Faculty

Reporting To:
Middle School Director

FLSA Status:
Exempt

When Needed:  School Year (July 1, 2026, through June, 2027)

FT/PT:
Full-time or FTE .75%

On-site

Pay rate: ranges between $58,000 and $107,000 (will depend on years of experience)

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom.

You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

The Middle School French and Spanish Faculty member reports to the Middle School Director and works closely with students and families, as well as Middle School Faculty and Staff, while also being an active member of the school’s World Language Department. This position will be responsible for teaching world language classes (to include both French and Spanish classes) throughout the school year, in addition to the possibility of hosting a student advisory group for the Academic Year.

• Possess the ability and skills to successfully teach both French and Spanish
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences in both in‑person and virtual classrooms
• Create an immersion setting in class using comprehensible input to build students’ oral and written proficiency
• Develop and implement a proficiency‑oriented interdisciplinary, multicultural, experiential curriculum
• Observe, evaluate, and assess students’ development using ACTFL’s Proficiency Guidelines and maintain accurate records regarding student progress and areas of growth
• Serve as advisor to the middle school students
• Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum
• Establish classroom expectations that create a safe and comfortable environment for all students
• Collaborate and work effectively with the school’s World Language Department
• Create and sustain effective family partnerships, for example: communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom news via formal conferences, written reports, and school portal
• Attend school‑related events outside the scheduled school day
• Participate actively in school/division/department meetings, in addition to school activities/committees
• Lead Electives throughout the academic year
• Design and lead an E Week program each academic year
• Be familiar with all the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
• Attend all grade‑level meetings
• Att…