Long-Term Substitute Upper School Spanish Teacher

Friends Central School Corp.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends’ Central School seeks a dedicated Upper School Spanish teacher for a long-term substitute role from November 11, 2026 to January 6, 2027. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field and Fluency in Spanish, with a focus on developing world language curricula and engaging with Upper School students.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, assessment design, and collaboration with parents and faculty to advance inclusivity and global perspectives

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Spanish Literature, and Latino Immigrant Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to Upper School students and support curriculum development.
• Coordinate world language curricula with other faculty and determine learning goals.
• Communicate effectively with parents and participate in supervisory duties as part of the school day.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish

Job description

**Friends’ Central School Overview**Friends’ Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 819 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. **Long Term Substitute Upper School Spanish Teacher**The Friends’ Central Upper School (grades 9-12) seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher of Spanish for a long term substitute position beginning November 11, 2026 through January 6, 2027. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field, and interest in working with Upper School students. In addition to having an educational background in teaching languages, we seek someone who will:* Be an enthusiastic teacher and supportive guide for Upper School-aged students* Continue to develop and coordinate our world language curricula with other faculty* Determine learning goals and design coherent instruction and assessment accordingly* Have the mindset and ability to work in partnership with parents* Possess excellent communication skills, including through writing* 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 wider communityUpper School faculty are also expected to perform supervisory duties (study hall, lunch, etc.) and assist with other programmatic activities that are part of the school day.## Qualifications**Qualifications:** * Fluency in Spanish* Spanish Literature, and Latino Immigrant Experience.* Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field**Physical Demands**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.Please apply here, the application will ask for a resume, cover letter and three professional references. All applications should be completed by November 1, 2026.*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**.*