The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is searching for a Spanish Teacher to start July 1, 2024 and lead our Spanish Language program for grades 1-8. 

If you are a flexible, enthusiastic teacher who wishes to participate wholeheartedly in the life of the school, we would like to hear from you. 

Essential job duties include, but aren't limited to;

• the development and presentation of the curriculum,
• an understanding and awareness of the Child,
• fostering positive and productive teacher-student relationships, teacher-parent communication and relationships, and collegial relationships, and
• participate as required in regularly scheduled teacher-parent conferences, class meetings, faculty meetings, and other school events.

The school offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare, dental, and significant opportunities for professional development. 

Our love, reverence, and respect for childhood are reflected in our collegial community of teachers, a diverse mix of seasoned professionals and those who are relatively new to teaching in a Waldorf school. A magnet for creative, community-minded people, our school seeks to foster and support thoughtful, socially conscious, and engaged adults. We actively seek candidates who demonstrate a real commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in education. 

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff. The school does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, language, or any other legally protected class status. It is essential that candidates demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in education.

To apply, send a letter of interest, your resume, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Becca Torregrossa, Faculty Administrator, at employment@phillywaldorf.com 

To join our team of teaching staff you will have a BA, and a proven track record of successful Spanish language teaching at the elementary and middle school levels. An advanced degree in Spanish pedagogy or a related field is preferred but not required. Waldorf certification is also preferred, but not required. Our school actively encourages and supports professional development through mentoring support and attending courses and conferences. 

About The Waldorf School of Philadelphia

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is a modern, organic learning environment—based on Rudolf Steiner’s philosophy of education—in the heart of Germantown. Our mission is to create a vibrant learning community based on a deep understanding of the child, integrating the intellectual with the artistic and the practical with the beautiful. We provide a decidedly independent form of education that creates decidedly independent thinkers. Learning that inspires. Learning that endures. And learning that children will treasure forever.

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