Upper School Spanish Teacher Job Haverford area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Upper School Spanish Teacher FLSA Classification:
Exempt Responsible To:
Chair of Modern and Classical Language Department and Head of Upper School Last Modified:
January 2026

Position Summary:

The Haverford School is seeking a full‑time Upper School Spanish teacher. Preferred candidates will have an academic background in the discipline and a record of demonstrated success working with young people in education or a related field. They are an enthusiastic individual who has demonstrated a passion for the culture and language of the Spanish‑speaking world and for teaching that builds interest in, enthusiasm for, and mastery of the subject.

In addition, the candidate will have the capacity to contribute to the life of the school in co‑curricular areas, especially coaching and advising students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teach four sections of Spanish, ideally at a standard and honors level, as high as Spanish V

Prepare course materials, including syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, assessments, projects, and papers

Plan course content, revise curricula, manage course materials, and develop methods of instruction

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students

Participate in school evaluation and professional development programs

Be fluent in Spanish, including experience studying or working in a Spanish‑speaking environment

Advise students academically and socially in accordance with the school’s mission

Coach at least one athletic team and/or advise an extracurricular activity

Participate in infrequent evening or weekend activities, including meetings, professional development, or other school activities

Possesses an understanding of character, culture, and community and the implementation of those principles at independent schools

Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish or a related field

At least 3 years of teaching experience

Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with students, colleagues, and parents

Enthusiasm for teaching, motivating, coaching, and mentoring high school students

A role model for students

Ability to meet classroom, advisory, and extra‑curricular obligations on a consistent schedule

Ability to attend meetings before and after the regular school day schedule, and sometimes in the evening

Commitment to upholding the Essential Qualities and Principles of Community of The Haverford School

Commitment to fulfilling the mission of The Haverford School, and an appreciation of single‑sex independent school education

Sense of humor, enthusiasm, and high ethical professional standards

Demonstrates cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and diverse contacts

May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time

Occasionally, be able to lift up to 15 lbs.

Work primarily in a traditional, climate‑controlled office environment

Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

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