Durham Academy (DA) is accepting applications for a Middle School Spanish Teacher as a member of the World Languages Department. This position will be a one-year posting for the year 2026-2027 with the possibility of renewal. Duties include teaching four sections of Spanish to students in grades 7 and 8, and serving as an advisor to a group of up to 12 students. The DA World Languages Department uses the ACTFL framework to guide instruction. Preference will be given to candidates who have familiarity with ACTFL and with giving feedback in a competency-based system. Regardless of proficiency in either of these approaches, candidates should be willing to learn about how to incorporate each into their practice.
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree. An advanced degree or other commensurate experience is preferred. This full-time position will be for the 2026–27 school year.
To apply: visit da.org/about/careers
Our ideal candidate is an experienced educator with the following qualities:
- Student-centered, inquiry-based approach to teaching
- Eagerness to build supportive relationships with students in and beyond the
classroom
- Flexible and innovative, with deep content knowledge and an infectious enthusiasm
for nurturing student self awareness and confidence
- Enthusiasm to work actively and collaboratively
- Ability to create and promote an equitable and inclusive curriculum and learning
environment
- Commitment to continued professional growth and a passion for lifelong learning
- Ability to use technology thoughtfully and creatively to enhance teaching and learning
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Durham Academy Teachers
- Are culturally competent and believe in the central importance of diversity and equity
in the life of the school.
- Model a student-centered approach to teaching in an active classroom.
- Possess a command of pedagogical best practices, eagerly seek feedback on all
aspects of their professional life and are committed to lifelong professional growth.
- Collaborate authentically and actively while building and maintaining collegial
relationships with colleagues.
- Are eager to build supportive relationships with students, successful partnerships with
parents/caregivers and participate actively in the life of the school beyond the
classroom.
- Understand that student wellness is central to the student learning experience.
- Innovate and experiment to discover the most compelling learning experiences for
students.
Our School
Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,267
students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham
Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life. DA’s
Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and
innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity,
equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent
Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College
Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling
(SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Diversity, Equity and Engagement Mission Statement
Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an
academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex,
religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are
committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to
implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel
welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the
pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more
about DA’s commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here.
(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)
Our Employment Policy
Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to
race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation
and training.
