High School Spanish Teacher

Location: Tyrone, Pennsylvania | Type: Full Time | Required Education: 4 Year Degree

About the role

The Grier School, an all-girls’ private boarding/day school outside of Tyrone, PA in the mountainside village of Birmingham, has openings for the 2026-2027 school year due to growing enrollment. Grier is internationally and nationally recognized, with class sizes averaging 8-10 students. The school ranks in the top 15% of all schools in Pennsylvania and the top 20% nationally for its STEM program. It is the #1 school for the arts in Pennsylvania and the #1 school in the United States for equestrian sports.

Applicants must be passionate about education and willing to engage in a boarding school environment. They must also obtain the following clearances: Act 34, Act 151, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, and Act 126.

Responsibilities

• Foster and nurture students’ interest in learning while serving as their dedicated ally in education.
• Present lessons in a comprehensive and engaging manner using a variety of tools and methods to enable learning.
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
• Administer meaningful assessments that measure student comprehension.
• Understand and support Grier’s school policies and procedures.
• Adapt to teaching styles and materials with enthusiasm for the subject matter.
• Perform six weekend duties, in addition to Opening Weekend, Parent’s Weekend, and Graduation.
• Maintain open communication between Learning Skills faculty, private tutors, and student support consultants.
• Maintain a Canvas dashboard for each course taught and update it weekly.
• Update homework sheets on a weekly basis.
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and stakeholders in regular meetings.
• Create, plan, and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events that promote learning.
• Maintain an inviting learning environment that meets school guidelines.
• Check Grier email daily.
• Attend specified department and/or faculty meetings.
• Attend assigned activities and events in the evenings and on weekends.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Requirements

• Genuine liking of teenagers and an understanding of their development.
• Willingness to follow directions and think outside the box.
• Degree in teaching or a specialized subject (Master’s degree preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of teaching practices and legal educational guidelines.
• Well-organized, creative, and energetic.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.