What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Spanish Teacher position at The Pingry School?
The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,100 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at pingry.org or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.
Position Summary The Pingry School seeks a dynamic and intellectually engaging Upper School Spanish Teacher to join its diverse community. The ideal candidate is committed to guiding young people as they construct their understanding of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures in a student-centered classroom. Candidates should possess the fluency, cultural knowledge, and pedagogical skills to teach any level of Spanish, but have a passion for teaching high school students of varying proficiency. They demonstrate a real commitment and passion for teaching in the Upper School and thrive on the opportunity to engage with this unique age group. A person with consistently high standards, the candidate of choice seeks growth and learning every day, both personally and professionally, and inspires others to do the same through optimism, and flexibility. A strong candidate is excited to work with other teachers not only in the Upper School, but also in the other divisions, fostering a K-12 culture of collaboration, shared purpose, and teamwork. With robust interpersonal skills, the selected candidate has a real desire to contribute to the school community by sharing their passions and through additional efforts, such as coaching teams or supervising activities.
This is a role that we may have open for the 2025-2026 school year, and we are beginning the search process to initiate interviews. As an institution, we will determine by the end of March whether we will move forward with hiring for this position.
Responsibilities
- Teaching 4 courses
- Serving as an advisor to a group of students
- Collaborate cross-departmentally on the development and execution of a Spring Intensive Course.
- Fulfilling an additional "plus one" requirement as assigned by the Upper School Director
- Fulfilling any additional duties as assigned by the Upper School Director and / or the World Language Department Chair.
- Participate in all required meetings, including faculty division meetings, scheduled collaboration times, professional development days, and beginning and end-of-year meetings weeks.
- Provide extra support for students during flex and community times.
Qualifications
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https : / / www.pingry.org / careers.
The Pingry School aspires to be an anti-racist community and is committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Pingry is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Pingry School's employment policy is that individuals will receive equal opportunity in all matters pertaining to recruitment, employment, salary, promotion, and assignment, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or other basis proscribed by federal, state, and local law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
