The Philadelphia School (TPS) is seeking a full-time Spanish teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. We are a Preschool - Grade 8 progressive, independent school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an enrollment of 412 students. Since our founding in 1972, The Philadelphia School has grown in size, complexity, and diversity. This growth has been rooted firmly in the progressive values with which our founders began: immersive learning, responsive pedagogy, and meaningful engagement with the world. 

The Philadelphia School seeks educators with a deep interest in progressive pedagogy, social justice, place-based learning, and who demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth. We hire experienced educators who have excellent classroom management and communication skills, as well as a flexible approach to teaming. All of our teachers build respectful and supportive relationships with their students, develop strong home-school partnerships with parents and caregivers, participate in school wide initiatives, and work closely with their supervisor to develop their craft. Our teachers have strong interpersonal and communication skills. They are grounded in the practices of progressive education with a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity and social justice as well as environmental education. All of our teachers bring a rich range of interests and expertise to their work. 

Position Summary:

The Spanish Program at The Philadelphia School (TPS) focuses on both language acquisition and cultural awareness. The ideal candidate will be a native (or near-native) speaker who brings a love of language and culture into the classroom and enjoys working collaboratively in a team teaching environment. Our creative program demands that in addition to a strong pedagogical understanding of strategies for language learning for younger students, the candidate must have interest in collaborating both with the other members of the Spanish team and other colleagues, integrating curriculum across disciplines, and have a deep interest in progressive education.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other Spanish teachers, classroom teachers, the learning resource team, and other specialists to meet the needs of diverse learners 
• Partner with classroom teachers to develop an engaging thematic curriculum and interdisciplinary projects that integrate Spanish language and culture
• Foster a classroom atmosphere that encourages risk-taking in language learning while maintaining respect and inclusion
• Deliver progressive and intentional instruction 
• Integrate technology to enhance language instruction and student engagement
• Design assessments to measure students' language skills across reading, writing, speaking, and listening
• Facilitate experiences that promote cultural awareness, such as hosting cultural events or engaging with Spanish-speaking community members
• Develop strong home-school partnerships and communicate with families clearly, frequently, and with cultural competence
• Participate in school wide initiatives including engaging in ongoing professional development and growth

Qualifications:

• B.A. required; Master’s Degree in a related field of study preferred 
• 2+ years lead teaching experience
• An orientation to progressive philosophy and teaching methods
• Solid understanding of child development, including the social, emotional, and intellectual domains
• An ability and commitment to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive classroom for young children
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills at both the student and family levels
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice as integral to the curriculum and community experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with integrating technology
• Passion for instilling in children a lifelong love of learning

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should visit our website and apply under Employment. For full consideration please provide a cover letter tailored specifically to your interest in and alignment with our school program, resume and contact information with three professional references.

 The Philadelphia School welcomes and celebrates diversity in our student body and in our faculty, and is committed to providing an education for all of our children that instills in them a respect, understanding and appreciation for the many races, cultures, religions, family structures, and ethnicities that make up our complex and diverse world.

The Philadelphia School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation in the operation of its educational programs and activities.

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