Middle School Spanish Instructor

Gerstell Academy is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian college preparatory school for students entering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. As the first leadership school established in Maryland, Gerstell Academy is devoted to the development of leadership skills with an emphasis on physical fitness and to the mastery of fundamental knowledge in a traditional college preparatory curriculum. Gerstell’s leadership-based program develops moral values, social skills, manners, and critical thinking in tomorrow's citizens, while promoting rigorous academics. The four pillars of a Gerstell education include: Leadership, College Preparatory Academics, Physical Training, and Modern Language Proficiency. For additional information about Gerstell Academy, please visit www.gerstell.org. 

 

Gerstell Academy is seeking a Middle School Spanish teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The desired candidate will be able to teach Spanish as an academic course and as a vehicle to teach leadership education and character development. This position includes teaching students in grades 5-8.  Duties include teaching Spanish courses, along with the Mission, Motto, Principles and Attributes, serving on faculty committees, creating curriculum maps, serving as a student advisor, and performing other duties as assigned to develop the Middle School program and the Spanish Department. Prior teaching experience with the ability to teach through Novice High -Intermediate Low Level courses is strongly preferred but not required. Gerstell Academy has established a Spanish program that begins in the Lower School with the goal of having each student proficient at the intermediate-mid level or higher by grade twelve. 

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Mrs. Joanna Johnson, Head of Middle School via email: jjohnson@gerstell.org.