Upper School Spanish Teacher

Upper School Spanish Teacher

Westtown School seeks a full-time Upper School Spanish Teacher to join our faculty in August 2026. The Upper School Spanish Teacher will teach four classes each semester. The successful candidate will be fluent in Spanish, be familiar with educational technologies, and have experience with and a passion for teaching in the target language. This role also includes full participation in the Upper School's co-curricular and residential life.

Full-time Upper School faculty members contribute to the academic, residential, and co-curricular programs in various capacities. Responsibilities include teaching classes, advising a small group of students, serving on school committees, participating in the co-curricular program by coaching interscholastic sports, leading lifelong fitness programs, or supporting collaborative programs such as theater or service. Faculty also contribute to the residential program as Dorm Parents or Dorm Affiliates, which includes one evening of weekly dorm duty and scheduled weekend responsibilities during the school year. On-campus housing may be available for faculty who participate in residential life, but is not guaranteed.

Westtown School is an independent Quaker, Pre-K–12 day and boarding school located on a 600-acre campus in West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles west of Philadelphia. Guided by Quaker values, Westtown School inspires and prepares our students to become stewards and leaders of a better world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs immersive, culturally-responsive lessons in the target language that promote problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and effective communication while encouraging intellectual risk-taking;
• Actively engages students through discussion, inquiry, group work, project-based learning, and other student-centered approaches;
• Supports students in developing a deep understanding of the Spanish language and culture;
• Participates in the co-curricular and residential life programs, including coaching interscholastic sports, leading lifelong fitness programs, or supporting collaborative programs such as theater or service;
• Contributes to the residential program as a Dorm Parent or Dorm Affiliate, including one evening of weekly dorm duty and scheduled weekend responsibilities during the school year.

• Fluency in Spanish;
• Familiarity with educational technologies;
• Experience with and a passion for teaching in the target language;
• Ability to design immersive, culturally-responsive lessons;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students;
• Commitment to Quaker values and the mission of Westtown School.