Position:                    Spanish Teacher

Status:                       10-month, Temporary-One Year-Full-time Exempt

Department:              Modern Languages

Availability:                August 2026

Organization Description:

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment.  Our hope is that our students, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability, see themselves in who we hire and value. We stay true to our Jesuit mission and the city of Philadelphia by fostering a community where no one is on the margins and everyone knows they are loved, guided, and never alone.

St. Joseph’s Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent four-year college preparatory school located on the northern edge of center city Philadelphia. Founded in 1851, this highly selective school serves nearly 1,000 young men.  Our goal is to help our students become men for and with others.  The Prep develops men of intellectual distinction, faith and integrity who are loving, open to growth, and committed to social justice and community service. 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience teaching all levels of High School Spanish.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to the Prep’s mission of graduating young men who are Religious, Loving, Open to Growth, Intellectually Ambitious, Open to Growth, and committed to Working for a Just World.
• Expertise in adolescent development and pedagogy

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a full course load; 5 classes and proctoring
• Participate in co-curricular, service, and retreat opportunities with students
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators
• A commitment to growing professionally.
• Other duties as assigned

 Mandatory Employment Clearances (Required per PA Law): Employment is contingent upon the timely production of the following valid clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Fingerprint Background Check (Act 114) – Note: Must be processed through the PA Department of Education (PDE).
• Mandated Reporter Training (Act 126): Evidence of completed child abuse recognition and reporting training.
• Act 168 Disclosure Forms: Completion of sexual misconduct/abuse disclosure forms for all previous employers where the candidate had direct contact with children.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants should submit a pdf version of their resume with a brief cover letter including three references to: Office of Human Resources at: hr@sjprep.org.

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About St. Joseph's Preparatory School

St. Joseph’s Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent four-year college preparatory school located on the northern edge of center city Philadelphia. Founded in 1851, this highly selective, all male school serves nearly 900 young men “to become men for and with others.” Students come from diverse economic, geographic, racial and ethnic backgrounds from throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The Prep develops leaders of intellectual distinction, men of faith and integrity, men who are committed to social justice and community service, men open to growth, and men who are loving. At the Prep, classroom and chapel intersect with the religious formation of mind and heart. St. Joseph’s Preparatory School is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment, with a focus on diversifying our staff. We are seeking colleagues who can work and teach in these and other areas while contributing to the diversity and excellence in our programs and courses through their research, teaching and service. As a Jesuit institution, these values are pillars of our education. We strive to establish a community more representative of the student body and city we serve.

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