Sacred Heart Academy (SHA) Bryn Mawr (PA) seeks an Upper School Spanish Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The candidate will teach Upper School Spanish on a rotating schedule. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator who has experience teaching Spanish at the upper school level. The candidate possesses a willingness to collaborate with dedicated educators within the Sacred Heart faculty. The candidate will demonstrate a passion for working with adolescent girls as well as a commitment to the development of the whole child. 

Sacred Heart educators immerse students in diverse global perspectives, developing competencies such as critical consciousness, language facility, and cultural literacy. The ideal candidate should model these values. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish (or related field) required; advanced degree preferred; PA certified preferred
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Willingness to work with colleagues to evaluate, design, and implement Spanish curricula
• Ability to engage students at multiple grade level/abilities
• Familiarity with variety of second language teaching techniques
• Passion for teaching and for girls’ education
• Ability to design and facilitate rigorous, empowering learning that is student-centered and meaningful
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to spark a love of learning in students
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• A genuine appreciation of adolescents, a sense of humor, and the ability to work well within a collaborative environment
• Proficiency in the use of classroom technology: interactive smart boards, learning management systems, Google Workspace, and more
• Commitment to curriculum and instruction that demonstrates cultural competency
• Commitment to promoting “the inherent dignity of the human person and (striving) for relationships characterized by inclusion and mutual respect” (Sacred Heart Goal IV Criteria 1).

About Sacred Heart Academy

Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is part of a national network of 25 Sacred Heart schools located in North America which share a common heritage and vision. There are more than 150+ Sacred Heart schools around the world, providing an international campus for our students at Bryn Mawr through exchange programs, summer workshops, and service opportunities. Sacred Heart Academy is accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) and a member of the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). To learn more about Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr, please visit https://www.shabrynmawr.org/

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