Job Description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking French and Spanish Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year at an independent school in New Canaan, Connecticut.

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.

French and Spanish Teacher Responsibilities:

• Teach a total of four language sections, with a combination of French and Spanish, to students in grades 6–12.
• Providing conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.
• Conducting research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Scheduling and preparing students for oral and written examinations.
• Monitoring student's progress by writing up reports and grading assessments.
• Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Providing suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students.
• Teaching students about Spanish and French culture, which may include festivals, traditional food, and dress, and social conventions.
• Organizing fun events where students can showcase their Spanish and French language skills.

French and Spanish Teacher Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree in Spanish, French or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of previous teaching experience.
• No teaching license or credential is required.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ACTFL standards preferred.
• Well-organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and resilient.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Willingness to work with both middle and high school students.
• Passion for foreign language education.
• Desire to be involved in school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities.
• Serve as an advisor for middle and upper school students.

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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