Spanish Teacher

The Kessler School

Spanish Teacher Job Description

Starting November 2026 - May 2027

Located just minutes from downtown Dallas in the vibrant Oak Cliff neighborhood, The Kessler School (TKS) is an early childhood through 8th grade independent school. Our Mission is to create a community of diverse learners that values individuality, cultivates a passion for learning, instills respect for others, and promotes leadership and community service. Our small community collaborates to equip our students with skills and values that help develop self-sufficient, high-achieving, and joyful learners.

Why work at TKS:

• TKS is a culturally and socially diverse community, promoting ongoing learning and growth in and out of the classroom.
• Professional development and mentorship are part of our ethos to encourage growth as educators and model lifelong learning.
• Small class sizes mean more individualized attention for our students and more manageable classes for our teachers.
• Expectations–and support–are high, leading to excellence across campus.
• Full health benefits and long-term investment opportunities are offered.
• Extra holidays (2 weeks Spring Break; 1 full week Fall Break, in addition to typical school holidays) allow for rejuvenation and extended paid time off.

Spanish Teacher Job Description: Starting November 2026 - May 28, 2027

Full-time: Kindergarten - 8th Grade

Part-time: Kindergarten - 4th Grade or 5-8th Grades

• Instruct introductory to intermediate level Spanish lessons;
• Work independently while collaborating with peers to plan for and implement all lessons;
• Communicate with parents/guardians on student progress and concerns;
• Analyze student data and assess student learning over time;
• Provide students with regular behavioral and academic feedback and evaluations based on the development of individualized goals for performance that are specific, measurable, data-based, and time-bound;
• Identify students who are at risk and initiate effective intervention strategies;
• Manage student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment;
• Celebrate student progress and effort each day.

TKS Faculty Essential Functions:

In addition to the grade-level specific expectations, all TKS teachers:

• actively participate in all professional development sessions, independently and as a team, including predetermined dates throughout the year, and attend all-faculty meetings after school;
• attend Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings 1-2 times per month and commit to improving instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills;
• incorporate feedback from colleagues, mentors, and administrators promptly;
• implement all TKS routines and procedures with professionalism and fidelity;
• complete all duties, posts, and tasks as assigned, including occasional evening and weekend activities; and
• find ways to share your talents and skills with the community and engage beyond the classroom.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish; native speaker preferred;
• Professional teaching experience in school settings;
• Bachelor’s degree and solid academic record from an accredited college or university– advanced degree or equivalent experience is preferred but not required;
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish, written and spoken;
• Ability to work collaboratively, with regular observation/feedback cycles;
• Willingness to support the culture and institutional policies and procedures of the school;
• Demonstrated success working in a high-performing private school setting preferred; and
• A level of flexibility and a love of teaching children.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Kessler School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The school’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Pay: $15,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person