Upper School Spanish Teacher

Overview

Friends’ Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 880 students in Nursery through grade 12. Located in the Philadelphia suburbs, the School has two campuses. The Middle & Upper Schools are located just outside of West Philadelphia in Wynnewood, and the Lower School is on our Old Gulph Road campus in the heart of Wynnewood.

The exceptional faculty at Friends’ Central offers a curriculum that cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical growth of our students. Our pedagogy is grounded in continuing revelation, reflection, integrity, and a willingness to accept responsibility. From Nursery to grade 12, our students participate in a process designed to foster creative, critical, and flexible thinking, along with compassion. As they transform from playful children to skilled, self-possessed teenagers, they are always intellectually curious and engaged thinkers.

Friends’ Central prepares graduates to succeed in college and in life.

Upper School Spanish Teacher — The Friends’ Central Upper School (grades 9-12) seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher of Spanish for a full-time position beginning on July 1, 2026. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and interest in working with Upper School students.

• Teach four sections of Spanish, typically involving multiple levels.
• Focus on linguistic proficiency and cultural competency by conducting classes in the target language at least 90% of the time (per ACTFL guidelines).
• Incorporate diverse opportunities for students to learn about the history, cultures, and contemporary issues of Spanish-speaking communities.
• Stay current with pedagogical best practices, including the integration of educational technology and differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback to students and maintain up-to-date grading.
• Collaborate actively with World Language colleagues on departmental initiatives, curricular design, and vertical alignment.
• Maintain active communication with teachers, advisors, and parents regarding student academic needs and growth.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, proactively guiding and supporting their academic progress and social-emotional well-being, and serving as the key contact between advisees’ parents and the school.
• Attend and contribute to faculty, department, and other committee meetings.
• Contribute to the School in an extra/co-curricular capacity as appropriate (coaching, advising clubs, etc.).

• Fluency in Spanish
• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field
• Ability to teach all Upper School levels of Spanish, from Spanish 1 through Spanish Literature

• Be an enthusiastic teacher and supportive guide for Upper School-aged students
• Possess excellent communication skills, including writing skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Enhance the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity as outlined in our Diversity Statement
• Understand and be committed to the School’s Quaker values and mission
• Be an engaged member of the Friends’ Central faculty and the wider school community in and out of the classroom

Physical demands include dexterity for office machines and supply operation including but not limited to writing, using electronic devices, computer, phone, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common.

Friends’ Central School seeks candidates with a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning community who will address issues of diversity, as well as enhance the Philosophy of Inclusivity and Awareness articulated in our Diversity Statement.