Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
January 4, 2027 Start Date
WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY
6-PG Day and Boarding School located in Wilbraham, Mass.
WHO WE ARE:
Wilbraham & Monson Academy, situated on 400+ acres in Western Massachusetts, is an independent day and boarding school of 410 students in Grades 6 - postgraduate. There are 80 students in the Middle School as well as a dormitory housing students in Grades 7 and 8.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
Wilbraham & Monson Academy seeks a Middle School Spanish Teacher starting January 4, 2027. The position will work with students in grades 6-8, teaching two classes of Introduction to Spanish to 6th graders and two classes of Spanish 1 to seventh and eighth graders. There are 9 to 14 students per class. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic middle school teacher who will inspire a love of learning the language in their students and help them become efficient communicators.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be an educator with:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a relevant field
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Spanish or Education
- Preferred: Native or close to native proficiency in Spanish
- Minimum of 2-3 years of successful teaching experience
- Demonstrated understanding of differentiated teaching and learning approaches
- Familiarity with ACTFL Proficiency Standards
- Track record of collaboration with colleagues
- Demonstrated classroom organization and management
- Compliance Requirement: Successful completion of a Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a national fingerprint-based background check (SAFIS), and reference checks in accordance with Massachusetts state law for school personnel.
TWO EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS & COMPENSATION
In compliance with Massachusetts law, the good-faith annual pay ranges for the two available employment options are listed below:
- Option 1: Part-Time (Teaching classes only, no other responsibilities)
- Compensation Range: $17,500 – $26,200 for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year, commensurate with experience.
- Option 2: Full-Time (Teaching, assistant coaching one sport, and helping with two weekends of student activities)
- Compensation Range: $21,800 – $43,636 for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year, commensurate with experience.
*Please note the salary ranges are based on the prorated school year.
MANDATED REPORTER STATUS
As an employee of Wilbraham & Monson Academy working with minors, the incumbent will be designated as a Mandated Reporter under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119, Section 51A, and will be legally required to report any suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state authorities.
ABOUT WMA
Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an independent coeducational school that offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package featuring generous paid time off, Employer Retirement (403b) Match, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, privately insured Paid Family Medical Leave, Tuition Remission and Professional Development.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands include dexterity for office machines including but not limited to computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Common physical demands include stooping, bending, reaching, walking, and sitting or standing for extended periods.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard for race, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
ACCOMMODATION
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by Administration on a case-by-case basis.
For information about the school, please visit our website at www.wma.us.