Upper School Spanish Teacher

Supervisor: Upper School Head

Start Date: August 2025

General Summary: Severn School is searching for a full time Upper School Spanish teacher to begin in

August of 2025.

Essential Functions: Instruction at Severn starts with relationships and emphasizes the importance of

understanding, connections, and teamwork in order to create a learning environment that promotes

both achievement and inclusivity. The Severn faculty is a community of learners committed to ongoing

professional development, reflection, collaboration, and collegiality, and a premium is placed on the

development and employment of intentional teaching, learning, and assessment methods. Severn

believes that all aspects of a student’s experience, including but not limited to leadership training,

service, clubs, the advisory program, athletics, and the arts, are necessary components of a Severn

education. Faculty participation in these pursuits beyond the classroom reflects the collective

commitment to living the school’s deep-rooted mission, which promises that students are known and

valued.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate can teach multiple levels of Upper School Spanish, will have a strong

educational background with a degree in a related field, and will possess a steadfast commitment to the

life of the school beyond the classroom. Athletic coaching experience and previous secondary school

teaching experience are preferred but not required. Severn’s faculty is a foundational component of our

commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, and so candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged

to apply.

How to Apply: Interested candidate should send a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional

references to Steve Soden, Upper School Head, at [email protected].

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