School Overview 

Founded in 1958, Sequoyah School is an independent progressive K-12 day school in Pasadena, California, built on the belief that diversity of all kinds is fundamental to a powerful education. Students find joy and deep learning as they navigate through curriculum while teachers guide problem-centered classrooms that foster curiosity through intellectual exploration and opportunities for application. The school’s mission to challenge the mind, nurture the heart, and celebrate human dignity is evidenced in its place-based program and signature experiences like Field Studies, the Social Innovation Program, Talking Leaves, and more.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

Full-time (10 month)

Reports to the Director of Teaching & Learning

Salary Range: $68,000-$111,588

 

Job Overview

Sequoyah School seeks a dynamic educator to lead and teach in its high school Spanish program. This department chair and faculty member will inspire students to engage with Spanish language and culture through a communicative approach where authentic experience with language and culture is prioritized. The department chiar is also acts as a member of the Program Administrators team, a leadership group at the high school that collaboratively advances the vision of the high school program and supports the overall mission and growth of Sequoyah as a K-12 school.

 

The full-time faculty position responsibilities include:

  • Teach a combination of 4 sections per year and 2 sections per semester of Spanish courses (including honors-level Sequoyah Advanced Studies courses)

  • Teach one section of an elective for one semester

  • Facilitate Spanish language tertulias (weekly conversation groups) 

  • Act as an Advisor to a group of 10-12 students

  • Facilitate a group in the Social Innovation Program (SIP) during the weekly SIP block

  • Supervise Talking Leaves presentations twice a year 

  • Act as a chaperone and driver for a camping trip once per year (with optional second trip)

  • Attend Morning Meetings daily

Leadership

  • Act as a leader in the high school, leading the Spanish program and supporting the work of other programs
  • Attend Program Administrator meetings twice a month
  • Meet with the Director of Teaching and Learning regularly 
  • Coordinate the Spanish Program curriculum, assessment and instructional practices, developing a vision and a theory of action to achieve it
  • Act as an instructional coach for the department
  • Represent the school for admissions, accreditation, and other venues
  • Manage the Department budget
  • Ensure departmental outcomes meet external standards (like ACTFL), as well as needs of the college admissions office
  • Act as a supervisor to department members, adhering to supervision guidelines and standards

Qualifications

  • Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and must have experience teaching Spanish language
  • A bachelor's degree is required, a master's or PhD preferred
  • Native or near native fluency in Spanish
  • Experience in a leadership role

Successful candidates will also have the following qualifications:

  • A commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a K-12 school setting
  • Demonstrated interest in inquiry-based, experiential, and deeper learning and competency-based assessment
  • Interest in participating in field studies/camping trips
  • Interest in interdisciplinary learning and teaching
  • Teach from an inclusive, anti-racist standpoint
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of high school students

 

Sequoyah has a rich history of diversity and seeks candidates to enhance that tradition. Sequoyah offers competitive salary and benefits. The anticipated salary range the School reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $68,000-$111,588, depending on factors such as experience or education.

 

For more information about Sequoyah School and our hiring process, please see our website at www.sequoyahschool.org. Sequoyah School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.