PIKESVILLE, Maryland
Posted: 21-Apr-26
Location: PIKESVILLE, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
THE PARK SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE
MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER (FULL-TIME)
Fall 2026
Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences.
We cultivate children’s innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education.
We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world. ~The Park School Mission
The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, gender inclusive day school of 803 from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children’s capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge. At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.
The Position
We are seeking a full-time teacher for Upper School Spanish and one section of Middle School Spanish beginning in Fall 2026. Native or near-native fluency is essential, as well as experience in teaching Spanish at the Upper School level. We expect candidates to be familiar with and have an awareness of Spanish-speaking communities/countries.
The Upper School Modern Language Department’s approach to teaching emphasizes oral communication, cultural awareness, and student-centered activities. We seek a Spanish teacher who is willing to embrace this approach to language teaching and who is willing to collaborate with the rest of the department to enhance our curriculum.
About the Modern Language Department
The primary objectives of the Modern Language Department are for students to gain an awareness and understanding of the culture(s) of the countries where the language is spoken and for them to speak and understand the language well enough to communicate with a native speaker. This priority is not at the expense of developing other communicative skills.
At Park, all Lower School students study Spanish beginning in Pre-Kindergarten. Students choose to continue Spanish or begin French in sixth grade; in the Upper School students have the option to choose Mandarin.
The Modern Language faculty functions as a school-wide department, with periodic meetings for faculty from all three divisions. There is also significant collaboration with teachers from other disciplines, particularly in the Lower School.
Qualifications
For all Park School positions, quality of mind and a passion for teaching and working with students are essential qualifications. While new faculty come from a variety of independent and public school backgrounds, commitment to the assumptions of progressive education is essential. We also seek teachers who will tend to student’s diverse academic, emotional, and social needs. Finally, we seek teachers who will engage fully in this professional role, as our curriculum develops over time. In terms of academic and work experience, we seek candidates who have:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Native/near-native fluency in Spanish.
- Knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures, preferably from experience(s) living abroad.
- Teaching experience at the Upper School level and a commitment to working with this age group.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Familiarity with a culture-driven approach.
- Knowledge and application of varied and creative teaching methods in the spirit of progressive education.
- Personal skills necessary to work collaboratively with colleagues in a school-wide department.
- Openness to cultural competency work.
- Openness to progressive education and pedagogy.
Salary
Park's job requirements differ, with some positions requiring no experience, while others require years of expertise. Our salary range is from $51,500 to $82,500 and is based on factors such as years of experience, qualifications, full-or part-time status, and schedule.
This position will be full-time for the 2026–2027 school year and will include a section of Middle School Spanish. Full-time status beyond the 2026–2027 school year cannot be guaranteed, as continued staffing levels are dependent on enrollment and scheduling needs. If selected for the role, your salary will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, and assigned FTE.
Benefits
Park offers eligible employees a range of benefits, including a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions; medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents; Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts; disability and parental leave; and paid time off. An Employee Assistance Program and other wellness resources are available to all employees.
Benefits eligibility depends on scheduled hours and employment classification. Employees working at or above applicable eligibility thresholds (for example, 0.5 FTE for certain health benefits) may qualify for some of the benefits described above, in accordance with plan terms and school policy.
Certain benefits, including tuition remission, are available only to employees in benefits-eligible full-time roles who meet applicable service requirements.
Specific compensation and benefits eligibility will be confirmed at the time of offer.
Application Process
Interested candidates are asked to send a letter of interest, personal statement, résumé, and completed employment application (found here) via email or US mail. Please also indicate whether there are any special circumstances that will affect the timing of your search, availability for interviews, and decisions for the coming year.
Contact
Priscilla Morales, Associate Head of School
The Park School of Baltimore
2425 Old Court Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
academicresources@parkschool.net
The Park School of Baltimore does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, ancestry, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any physical or mental disability unrelated to a reasonable performance of an employee’s duties.
