Job Description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a K-8 Spanish Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at an independent school in Lake Forest, IL.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Spanish Teacher Responsibilities:

• Teach four Spanish courses ranging from grades K-8.
• Collaborate with colleagues to establish effective teaching practices and develop curriculum.
• Partner with colleagues to establish efficient teaching practices and develop curriculum.
• Developing lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students.
• Conducting research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Teaching students about Spanish culture, which may include festivals, traditional food, and dress, and social conventions.
• Scheduling and preparing students for oral and written examinations.
• Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Providing suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students.
• Serve as an advisor for students ensuring student success.

Spanish Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish language or related required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish.
• 2-3 years of previous teaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities.
• No teaching license or credential is required.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Willingness to work with elementary and middle school students.
• Passion for foreign language education.
• Desire to be involved in school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.

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