Ranney School is an Age 3-Grade 12 independent, college preparatory school based in Tinton Falls, NJ. Our school serves a diverse body of approximately 700 students from across Monmouth and Ocean Counties on the central New Jersey shore. A secular, college-preparatory day school, Ranney is guided by a strong Board of Trustees, an experienced Head of School, Dr. John Griffith, and most notably, by a powerful mission and vision. Our mission is “To nurture intellectual curiosity and confidence to inspire students to lead honorably, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully to society.” We envision Ranney School as a nurturing learning community, in which families, faculty, alumni, and all of Ranney’s constituents collaborate to distinguish and value every child, foster individual talents, sustain powerful connections between children and adults, and graduate resilient, globally-minded citizens. We continue to foster an inclusive community that supports a spectrum of cultures, beliefs, and talents to promote the intellectual growth and moral development of all members of our community. We are inspired by an awareness and appreciation for diversity, human dignity, and interpersonal acceptance.
The Middle School (grades 6, 7, 8) seeks a Spanish teacher. For the 2026-27 school year, this position will include teaching five sections of Middle School Spanish and serving as a Middle School Advisor.
Candidates will ideally have an advanced degree in languages or education or a related field and middle school teaching experience.
Key Skills and Qualities:
- A passion for educating adolescent children and an understanding of their cognitive and socio-emotional development
- Ability to “know and value” each student
- Content-area expertise
- A growth mindset
- Dedication to education itself, to inspiring meaningful and relevant learning, and to high academic standards
- An optimistic and supportive spirit as well as a flexible, positive attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all constituents
- Strong organizational skills
Primary? ?Job? ?Responsibilities:
- Teach five sections of Middle School Spanish while satisfying all related requirements such as lesson planning, instruction, evaluation, assessment, grading, etc.
- Serve as an advisor to a group of Middle School students.
- In addition to a full-time teaching schedule, faculty serve as advisors, mentor students in co-curricular activities, participate in division and department meetings, and satisfy other duties typical for a school setting. Developing strong relationships with students and colleagues is critical for one’s success at Ranney and for the school’s successful accomplishment of its mission.
Compensation
Ranney School is committed to offering competitive compensation based on educational attainment and years of relevant experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $95,000 annually,
Ranney offers a robust benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:
- Medical, HRA, dental, vision, and pet insurance plans
- Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- A voluntary 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions based on years of service
- Significant tuition remission for eligible children and grandchildren
- Graduate tuition assistance and professional development grants
- Retention bonuses awarded at five-year milestones
To Apply:
Please submit an application dossier compiled into a single PDF and emailed to the Middle School Head, Marisa Mendez (mmendez@ranneyschool.org), and the World Language Department Chair, Dr. Alexandra Brown (abrown@ranneyschool.org).
The dossier must include:
- a cover letter specific to this position at Ranney,
- a CV/resume,
- a statement of educational philosophy, and
- a list of three to five professional references. We will notify you before contacting them.