Website Francis Parker School of Louisville

The School of Thought

Middle School Spanish Teacher (2025-26 School Year)

Francis Parker School of Louisville is the only Independent, Progressive school located in Louisville, Kentucky on two campuses serving students from Preschool through High School, and we are “The School of Thought.” Our outstanding teachers provide individual attention in small, collaborative, active, and engaged classes. With students at the center of all that we do, we encourage intellectual engagement, curiosity, lifelong learning, and a spirit of innovation as we guide students to understand their responsibility to serve and to act. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and to continuously developing cultural competence.

We seek a dynamic, full-time Middle School Spanish teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Candidates must have a BA, with an MA preferred. The ideal candidate for this position must be fluent in Spanish, have a master’s degree, a minimum of five years as a classroom teacher, and understand the cultural heritage of Spanish-speaking nations in our world. Experience teaching in an Independent School at the Middle School level preferred. Successful candidates have a passion for working with students and an understanding of differentiated instruction, personalized learning, and trauma-informed practices. Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, the ability and desire to work collaboratively, and dedication to continuously developing and practicing cultural competence in one’s teaching are also essential. An interest in coaching and leading extracurricular activities or sports is also a plus. Send resume and cover letter to Shelly Jones, Associate Head of School for Teaching and Learning, at sjones@francisparkerlouisville.org and Chaka Cummings, Middle School Director, at ccummings@francisparkerlouisville.org. Visit our website at www.francisparkerlouisville.org for more information about the school.

To apply for this job email your details to sjones@francisparkerlouisville.org