Middle and Upper School Spanish and French Teacher

Friends’ Central School Overview

Friends’ Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 850 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.  

Middle & Upper School Spanish and French Teacher

The Friends’ Central Middle and Upper Schools seek a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher of Spanish and French for a full-time position beginning on July 1, 2024. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and interest in working with Middle and Upper School students. This is a 10-month, exempt position and will report to the Upper School principal. 

Responsibilities: 

• Teach a full course load (4 classes) of Spanish and French, which could include levels I through IV of Spanish and I through II of French. It is most likely that the course load would be mostly Spanish classes.
  • Focus on building students’ skills in reading, writing, and speaking in the target language. 
  • Foster an inclusive classroom environment characterized by inquiry and exploration. 
  • Assess students’ progress and performance in a timely fashion. 
  • Communication with teachers, advisors, and parents/caregivers regarding students’ needs and progress. 
• Continue to develop and coordinate our World Language department curricula with other faculty.
• Stay current with best practices in teaching and the teaching of languages.
• Determine learning goals and design coherent instruction and assessment accordingly.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of 10 to 12 students, acting as point person between home and school.
• Participate in faculty committees, grade team meetings and faculty meetings. 
• Serve as a facilitator and supervisor of co-curricular activities like service learning and clubs. 
• Chaperone field trips and other student activities that contribute to the life of the school.

Qualifications: 

• Fluency in Spanish and proficiency to an intermediate level in French
• Degree in a related field
• 7-10 years of teaching experience 

In addition to having an educational background in teaching languages, we seek someone who will:

• Relate well to Middle and Upper School students 
• Contribute to the continuing development of the curriculum
• Forge connections with colleagues, parents and the wider community
• Have the mindset and ability to work in partnership with parents 
• Possess excellent communication skills, including written and verbal
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Understand and be committed to the School’s Quaker values and mission
• Enhance the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity as outlined in our Diversity Statement (see below)
• Be an engaged member of the Friends’ Central faculty and wider community

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 April 30, 2024.

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.