Princeton Day School is seeking an Upper School Spanish Teacher beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Successful candidates will be eager to help students develop the skills to communicate in the target language and will be invested in creating classroom opportunities for students to explore the Hispanic world and cultures. 

Candidates should be able to teach a complete range of students, from introductory level to advanced.

In addition to teaching 4 sections of Spanish (2-3 preps), a full-time teacher contributes to the community life of PDS as an advisor of 6-10 students, has various duties, and is expected to contribute to school life outside the classroom in an extracurricular activity, such as coaching or clubs.  One to four times a semester, a weekend or evening activity or campus event may be required.

For this position, the ideal candidate is expected to:

• Teach four classes/sections 
• Lead an advisory
• Contribute to school life outside of the classroom
• Foster a learning environment that is student centered and that supports students’ social and emotional needs
• Differentiate teaching and learning based on students’ cognitive and learning needs
• Commit to using innovative teaching practices and technologies to enhance instruction
• Develop creative formative and summative experiences and assessments to evaluate student learning
• Provide opportunities for student self-assessment and engagement in the learning process
• Provide consistent oral and written communication to students and families

Qualifications and Personal Attributes:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish language, literature, history and/or culture (required)
• Advanced degree in Spanish language, literature, history and/or culture (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of proven success teaching middle school or high school students 
• Demonstrated experience at introductory through advanced levels
• Complete command of the language
• Strong background, beyond the language, in Spanish cultural traditions, history and literature
• Proven ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and to communicate and lead through strong interpersonal skills
• Instructional design, curriculum development and assessment experience (developing, delivering, and assessing)
• Experience or formal training in acquisition-driven approaches such as Comprehensible Input, TPRS or other communicative, proficiency-based methodologies

Compensation Range: $66,500 - $107,000 a year (this role is eligible for benefits)

At Princeton Day School, offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package is one way we recognize our employee’s contribution to the success of the school and our role in helping our employees and their families be healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance.  Full-time and part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for PDS’ competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous 403(b) match, paid time off, and many other valuable benefits. 

Princeton Day School is the region's premier independent day school for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. We aspire to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in which all members are seen, challenged, affirmed, respected and valued. Nestled on a picturesque 106-acre campus just two miles from Downtown Princeton and with a history dating back to 1899, PDS provides students with unparalleled opportunities for discovery, exploration and innovation and seeks employees who are passionate about their work and who embrace the importance of lifelong learning.

Qualified candidates should submit the following to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of educational philosophy
• Three (3) professional references

To apply: Princeton Day School Employment Application

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