Interim Spanish Teacher - 4th - 8th Grades

Campus: Upper School

Position: Interim Spanish Teacher

Employment Type: Full-Time (appx. 3 months)

Pay Type: Salary

Palm Beach Day Academy, established in 1921, is an independent coeducational school, serving almost 600 students from age 2 yrs. through 8th Grade on two campuses. The Lower School in West Palm Beach serves ages 2 yrs. through 3rd Grade. The Upper School, located on the island of Palm Beach, serves 4th through 8th grades. The Upper School is currently seeking an Interim Spanish Teacher for the 2026-27 school year ( Mid-October through December tentatively). Applicants should enjoy working in a collaborative, student-centered environment and be skilled in providing Spanish Classes for students in Grades 4-8. Courses range from Introduction to Spanish through Spanish I.

In addition, a successful candidate will:

•Successfully design instruction, creating engaging lessons in Spanish grammar, conversation, reading, vocabulary and geography

•Be passionate about teaching and celebrating Spanish – language and culture

•Possess strong classroom management skills to create and maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment

•Participate in additional duties during the academic day including but not limited to advising and monitoring students to actively      participating in faculty meetings and professional development

•Utilize a variety of teaching tools and methods to effectively differentiate learning

•Possess organizational skills

•Possess excellent written and verbal skills

•Possess the ability to collaborate professionally with colleagues and parents

Job Requirements:

•Fluency level in Spanish

•Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Teaching or a related field

•Master's Degree Preferred

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Spanish Teacher is preferred

The foundation of PBDA’s program is the education of our students in an academically challenging and compassion-rich environment that guides each child toward personal-excellence of mind, body, and character. At all levels, our students will be, as our mission states, challenged to excel, empowered to act, and prepared to lead.