Upper School Spanish Teacher

Upper School Spanish Teacher

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Upper School Spanish Teacher (one-year position).

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in Prekindergarten through grade 12. Our three campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our Goodrich Campus serves students in grades K-5, and our Randolph Campus serves students in grades 6-12. Our Prekindergarten is located on the campus of St. Catherine's University and serves children beginning at age 4. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission — shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world — is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

The Upper School is home to students in Grades 9-12 and is characterized by advanced inquiry, lively discussion, deep engagement with topics, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students develop the habits and relationships that will carry them through high school and into the world of college and beyond. The Upper School's rigorous academic curriculum and seminar-based learning model are complemented by a network of support that includes teachers, advisors, college counselors, and resources for both academic and social/emotional well-being.

Position begins: August 2026

Status: Full-Time 1.0 FTE, Exempt, One-year

Department: Upper School Faculty, World Language

Salary Range: $48,000-$58,000 based on years of experience and level of degree

Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners, Nice healthcare (a free virtual and in-person health plan), dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and free lunch during the school year. The retirement plan is through TIAA and has a generous matching contribution. The School offers a robust program of professional development, career growth, and leadership opportunities. A sabbatical program is also available. Tuition remission is also available for children of employees as well as complimentary before and after-school care.

Position Summary

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks a full-time, one-year position for Upper School Spanish teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience. The teacher will teach four sections in the World Languages department and advise a group of 8-10 Upper School students. Our core curriculum includes Spanish I-V, and offers electives in several Advanced Spanish topics to students who have completed the sequential courses.

The World Language teachers in grades 6-12 at SPA work closely together and often have crossover students and teachers between the Middle School and the Upper School, so experience working with students between ages 11-14 is a plus.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections (typically 12-16 students) of Upper School Spanish.
• Collaborate with other teachers on the teaching team to ensure alignment
• Evaluate student work according to departmental and teaching team standards
• Contribute to curriculum development and other departmental and divisional work
• Lead an advisory group of 8-10 Upper School students
• Participate fully in the life of the Upper School with occasional leadership or chaperoning responsibilities and other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Spanish, Secondary Spanish Education, or a related subject.
• Experience teaching or working with adolescents, preferably in a school setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability and desire to collaborate closely with colleagues and leadership
• Support for the Upper School's mission and vision, and openness to professional growth
• Alignment with SPA's values, including the willingness to practice and develop greater cultural competence and awareness

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.