At a Glance:

Job Title: Upper School Spanish Teacher (Temporary 1 year position)

Location: Friends School of Baltimore - Baltimore, MD 21210

Reports To: Upper School Principal

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Pay rate: $50,000-70,000

Context and Philosophy

Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 835 students, 41% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship.  We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region. Educators at Friends are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are essential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience.  We seek educators whose teaching styles and experiences demonstrate:

• A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and practices and to incorporate a culturally responsive lens into teaching and learning.

• A record of successful collaboration with colleagues, families, and students.

• A commitment to lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.

• An ability to effectively use technology to enhance student learning.

• An appreciation for and understanding of the social and emotional development of students.

• Flexibility, optimism, and a sense of humor.

Job Description: Full-Time Spanish teacher

Friends School of Baltimore has an opening for a full-time Upper School Spanish Teacher to begin in August 2026. The position would be to teach 4 Upper School Spanish courses. Additionally, candidates who have experience collaborating with colleagues, and experience with a variety of techniques to increase and assess students’ Spanish proficiency are especially suited for this role. All Upper School teachers participate in the full program of an independent school in addition to their classroom responsibilities.?

This is a one-year position.

The Spanish teacher’s responsibilities are:

• To teach Spanish in a way that honors the Quaker values and the Teaching and Learning Paradigm of Friends School.

• To advise a small group of students throughout their years in the Upper School.

• To participate in the co-curricular or extra-curricular life of the school according to the teacher’s skills and interests and the school’s need. Opportunities may include leading clubs, coaching, and organizing special events, field trips, seminars, etc.

• To participate in the planning and leading of our language immersion program in Spain in March 2027. 

• To attend All-School Professional Days, Department meetings, and Upper School faculty meetings.

• To help move the initiatives of the School forward by serving on committees and lending their expertise and voice.

• To collaborate with teachers in the Language Department, in the Upper School, and cross-divisionally.

• To complete timely, detailed, and prescriptive progress reports, grades, and comments at regular intervals during the year for each student they teach.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree and experience is preferred.

• Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to understand and incorporate principles of Quakerism and Quaker education into their work.

• Candidates should be able to demonstrate an advanced high proficiency (according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines) or higher in Spanish.

Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply with their resume, cover letter, and supporting documents to the link on the School website. A search committee will review candidate information and will contact those candidates with whom the committee is interested in speaking.

Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community which strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.