ETS, Spanish Teacher, CSUS

Position: Extended Term Substitute, Spanish Teacher

Available December 2026 through February 2027

Cambridge Street Upper School

Cambridge Street Upper School Community:

The Cambridge Street Upper School (CSUS) was founded in 2012 as a middle school serving grades 6-8. CSUS endeavors to develop and sustain a vibrant and high functioning teaching and learning community that values social justice, affirms cultural identity, and promotes academic excellence for all. CSUS actively aspires to become a culturally proficient school that reflects equity and inclusion and affirms the rich cultural and racial diversity of our student body and their families. We are committed to challenging the opportunity gap and providing academic excellence for all.

The Cambridge Street Upper School is an innovative public middle school in the Cambridge Public School District. We are looking for a dynamic, committed teacher with strong content and pedagogical knowledge, solid classroom management skills, a deep commitment to social justice and anti-racism, and experience working in an urban school setting.

The Opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Principal and the Coordinator of World Languages, the Extended Term Substitute, Spanish Teacher will be responsible for instruction using a proficiency approach based on ACTFL standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment, where students are encouraged to develop intellectual curiosity, a love for the target language, and an appreciation of its culture. The position calls for a person with the ability to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all students and work collaboratively with grade level teams/colleagues, to establish design units that integrate ELA and math standards in project based learning opportunities. This interdisciplinary project based approach is strategically intended to integrate language and core content to enrich and support learning. A background in educational technology is desirable so that students can engage in research projects. The teacher will be expected to teach a range of learners and provide multiple access points for all learners.

In the World Language Program, there will be a focus on all skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. There will also be a cultural component where students will understand the cultures of the many countries in which Spanish is spoken. Teachers will attend both school and World Language Department meetings. The Spanish teacher will be required to work closely with the Principal and the district coordinator to ensure that all required units are taught. The prospective teacher should have knowledge of effective use of relevant technology, possess knowledge of best practices for effective second language acquisition, and be able to work collaboratively with teachers to plan integrated units/lessons. In addition, the candidate should possess knowledge of differentiated instruction techniques and have experience designing and implementing projects and performance assessments.

Your Skill Set:

The ideal candidate will possess most/all of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Experience leading instruction in an urban school setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment, where students are encouraged to develop intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.
• Ability to plan interdisciplinary units of study and project based learning opportunities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college.
• Massachusetts State certification in Spanish is preferred
• A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel

How to Join Our Team:

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.