French​/Spanish Teacher

The Cambridge School of Weston, Weston, MA

Date Posted:
January 16, 2026 |

Start Date:

August 10, 2026 |

Description:

10-month, full-time exempt position | Salary Range: $55,000-$80,000

The Cambridge School of Weston seeks a full-time, experienced teacher in the Language Department. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, teaching all levels of required and elective French and Spanish courses, as well as contributing to the community outside the classroom. The Language Department is seeking a dynamic educator who is fluent or near-native in English and in both French and Spanish, and has a demonstrated commitment to developing critical communicative and collaborative skills as well as fostering creativity in adolescents.

Candidates who value and sustain a fully immersive learning environment in the target language, demonstrate confidence using classroom technologies to support communication and comprehension, collaborate effectively within a collegial department, and pursue professional growth as lifelong learners are strongly preferred. The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills, values progressive education, builds rapport with students, and has experience in differentiating and working in multiple modalities.

At CSW, we teach a diverse group of learners. Applicants should be well‑versed in culturally responsive teaching practices, be committed to developing their cultural‑competency and equity‑literacy skills, and approach teaching language through an anti‑racist lens. In addition to these qualifications, our ideal candidate values collaboration among colleagues in our vibrant, art‑infused school. A strong candidate will also contribute diverse perspectives that enrich instruction, cultural understanding, and student engagement within the department.

• Teach 12 blocks over the school year; there are six modules, meaning there will be two courses per module. Classes meet 4-5 days a week for 90 minutes. Specific courses will include all levels of French and Spanish (1, 2, 3A, 3B, and electives).
• Travel with French and Spanish students on module programs abroad, serving as both instructor and chaperone to support immersive language and cultural learning.
• Contribute to the school with the equivalent of a teaching block through professional development and committee work.
• Plan, develop, and implement engaging, proficiency‑driven lessons that reflect innovation, creativity, and a deep commitment to the craft of teaching, using instructional approaches that prioritize meaningful communication and support students’ long‑term language development.
• Evaluate each student’s progress toward meeting course standards through demonstrated proficiency in interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication. Document and communicate academic progress to students, advisors, and guardians.
• Participate in weekly departmental meetings, prepared to discuss student progress and needs, teaching pedagogy, and curriculum developments. Assist with departmental representation at school outreach events.
• Demonstrate a willingness and interest to learn and share new pedagogical techniques and develop specific curricular expertise.
• Stay informed about current research and best practices in language education and engage colleagues in collaborative conversations that reflect on instruction and student language development.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Fluency in French and Spanish required
• Experience teaching at the secondary school level preferred
• Willingness to be responsive and flexible with pedagogy for our diverse student‑learning population
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to effective communication and collaboration across and within departments
• Ability and interest in making strong connections with students
• Ability to work collaboratively within a department

• Advise up to ten students.
• Participate in our PACE curriculum. PACE:
  Promoting Awareness and Community Engagement is a program designed to ensure that all students develop self‑awareness,…