Description
The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking a part-time Spanish instructor to teach live, online sections of Spanish during the 2026-2027 school year. The classes are geared toward middle school and high school students. We offer levels Spanish 1- 4/5; we are looking for an instructor who can teach Spanish 1-3.
Position Description
Our world language instructors use a combination of Comprehensible Input and explicit grammatical instruction, fitting with the goals of a classical education. Applicants should be well versed in second language acquisition theory and the ACTFL world-readiness standards for language learning. The successful candidate will be comfortable instructing and evaluating students with a goal of developing proficiency in the target language.
For the 2026-27 school year, we are looking for an instructor to teach up to five of our already scheduled classes. We will consider hiring multiple instructors to cover the scheduled classes.
Classes are currently scheduled as follows; all times are in the Eastern Time Zone:
Spanish 1, sedition 1: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9-10 am
Spanish 1, section 2: Monday/Wednesday 3 - 4:15 pm
Spanish 2, section 1: Monday/Wednesday noon - 1:15 pm
Spanish 2, section 3: Monday/Wednesday/Friday noon - 1 pm
Spanish 3: Monday/Wednesday 10-11:15 am
*There may be some flexibility with these scheduled times. Which courses the candidate will take will be discussed on an individual basis.
Requirements
Job Responsibilities:
- Plan engaging activities that support student language acquisition
- Encourage interaction between students
- Provide effective live instruction, including making learning goals clear to students and using appropriate instructional techniques
- Plan engaging activities that support student spoken and written language acquisition.
- Keep the learning environment positive. Outside material brought into the class will be conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Maintain course pacing and meet the standards outlined for the course, so that students meet the learning objectives for the units.
- Provide clear and actionable feedback on all assignments in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a related field
- Demonstrable skill in teaching introductory level Spanish
- Native or near-native Spanish speakers
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching online
- 5+ years of experience teaching Spanish
- Lived in Spanish-speaking community for 6+ months
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the secondary level
- Experience instructing a diverse student population
- Uses technology to deliver instruction effectively
The position advertised is a US-based position. Employees must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Any questions regarding eligibility based on location should be submitted before proceeding with the application.
Position requires reliable high-speed internet and the ability to comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row.
Compensation
Compensation is $5,600/section for the academic year (Our academic year consists of two 17 week semesters: 16 weeks of instruction, 1 exam week). This compensation includes preparing for and teaching the live sessions, grading student work, and all related email communication.
In addition to compensation, instructors receive tuition remission for their dependents. For every course taught, instructors can enroll a dependent in a course.
Employees are eligible for retirement benefits after one year of service.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and a CV or résumé. Email all materials to careers@welltrainedmind.com. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, with priority given to applications submitted before February 27, 2026.
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Weber Edwards, Chair of World Languages (elizabeth@welltrainedmind.com).
