Position opening: Part Time Lower School Spanish & Duties as assigned

Part-time faculty (185 days paid over 10 months) Application deadline: Until Filled

Start date: August 10, 2026

Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking a patient, engaging, and nurturing educator to introduce young learners to the Spanish language through interactive, play-based instruction while fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment. A good candidate has experience working with early childhood or elementary-aged students, a strong foundation in Spanish language and culture, and the ability to design creative, age-appropriate lessons that promote language acquisition through songs, stories, movement, and hands-on activities. They demonstrate excellent classroom management skills, communicate effectively with students and families, and are committed to supporting diverse learning styles while cultivating curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in every child.

This position reports to the Head of Lower School and collaborates closely with the World Language Department. As a part-time employee, the position offers a flexible schedule and summers off.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Teach beginning level Spanish with particular focus on culture, communication, and vocabulary development

Make learning authentic and relevant by making connections to real audiences and other disciplines

Implement a variety of methods and approaches in the classroom to deliver a personalized and experiential learning experience for all students

Assess curricular needs and modify curriculum following a backward design model

Participate in ongoing professional growth

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, administrators and other professionals on a regular basis

Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment

Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community

Participate in the life of the school beyond the classroom

Meet performance goals established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning

Actively engage in personal and professional work in support of the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Works independently with minimum supervision

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Skills and Competencies:

Experience with elementary or early childhood language instruction.

Familiarity with immersion or exploratory language programs.

Creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working with young learners.

Enjoys working with children and adolescents

Fluency in Spanish

Proficient in the structure and content of the Spanish language

Curriculum design experience

Group and individual instruction

Innovative

Flexible

Strong work ethic

Self-motivated

Sense of humor

Collaborative

Credentials:

Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred

Minimum of 3 years experience teaching Spanish preferred

Thorough familiarity with Spanish speaking cultures, including customs, music, food, celebrations, arts, etc.

Ability to work within a diverse community that includes a number of international students

Faculty: Must be willing and able to secure an Ohio Permanent Non-Tax certificate or Professional Teaching license. The school will support you in obtaining this once hired. However, it must be secured within the first six months of employment for compliance purposes.

Background check:

All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, ancestry, or citizenship, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We value a diverse workforce.

Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against may discuss this with their supervisor or the Head of School.

About Maumee Valley:

As Maumee Valley Country Day School celebrates over 140 years in Toledo, we remain the preeminent PreK-12th grade educational institution in Northwest Ohio. We are the only accredited, coeducational, nonreligious, and independent school in the area and attract families from Northwest Ohio, Southeast Michigan, and nations worldwide. Enrollment is about 470 students from PreKindergarten through 12th grade. We prepare students for global citizenship and admission to prestigious universities. We are known for outstanding academics, high test scores, a beautiful campus, unrivaled opportunities for study abroad, hands-on learning, and personal bonds between students and teachers. And for a fifth consecutive year, we are the No. 1 rated private school in northwest Ohio (Source: Niche).

Our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning:

At Maumee Valley, children dream, explore, and cultivate their passions and strengths. Our faculty and staff do the same. We are more than a school and more than a group of people: We are a community of lifelong learners who inspire joy. We support an accomplished and diverse student body within a progressive academic program.

A Maumee Valley education is Personal, Experiential, and Global. A journey of discovery and action defines each child’s learning experience. Through an intentionally crafted curriculum, including active lessons, and serendipitous explorations, a Maumee Valley education launches children toward the investigation of the world. It helps them find their place in it. With our students at the center of our decision-making, we aspire to seek understanding, grow in our compassion and empathy, and adapt to the ever-changing world our students will one day lead.

We believe in collaboration, innovation, and the power of community.

Read our Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

https://www.mvcds.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion