For this position, the ideal candidate is expected to:

• Foster a learning environment that is student centered and that supports students’ social and emotional needs
• Differentiate teaching and learning based on students’ cognitive needs and learning style
• Develop creative formative and summative experiences and assessments to evaluate student learning
• Provide opportunities for student self-assessment and engagement in the learning process
• Provide consistent oral and written communication to students and families
• Contribute to school life outside the classroom— coaching or other extracurricular activities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish language, literature, history and/or culture
• Minimum 3 years of proven success teaching middle school students
• Demonstrated experience at both introductory and intermediate levels
• Complete command of the language
• A well-developed sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong background, beyond the language, in Spanish cultural traditions, history and literature
• Proven ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and to communicate and lead through strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Spanish language, literature, history and/or culture
• Instructional design, curriculum development and assessment experience (developing, delivering, and assessing)

Princeton Day School is the region's premier independent day school for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. We aspire to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in which all members are seen, challenged, affirmed, respected and valued. Nestled on a picturesque 106- acre campus just two miles from Downtown Princeton and with a history dating back to 1899, PDS provides students with unparalleled opportunities for discovery, exploration and innovation and seeks employees who are passionate about their work and who embrace the importance of lifelong learning.