The Grier School, an all girls’ private boarding/day school outside of Tyrone, PA in the mountainside village of Birmingham has openings due to a growing enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Grier is internationally and nationally known. Class sizes average between 8-10 students. Grier has elite academics and has a STEM program within the top 15% of all schools in Pennsylvania and top 20% in the nation. Grier is the #1 school for the arts in Pennsylvania, and is the #1 school in the United States for equestrian sports. Grier has exciting opportunities for qualified candidates in the following position:
High School Spanish Teacher
- AP Spanish
Applicants must be passionate about education and have a willingness to engage in a boarding school environment. They should also be able to obtain the following clearances: Act 34, Act 151, FBI Fingerprint Clearance and Act 126. Grier is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Lea Crofcheck, Human Resources Director at [email protected]
Or mail to:
Grier School/Positions Open
Lea Crofcheck, Human Resources Director
2522 Grier School Road
PO Box 308
Tyrone, PA 16686
Phone calls will not be accepted. Applicants are not permitted on campus without a scheduled appointment
To help foster and nurture the students’ interest in learning and be their dedicated ally in their education.
Division/Department: Education / Faculty
Reports to: Head of School / Department Chair
Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
· Genuine liking of teenager and an understanding of their development
· Present lessons in a comprehensive and engaging manner using a variety of tools and methods to enable learning
· Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
· Administer meaningful assessments that measure student comprehension
· Understand and support Grier’s school policies and procedures
· Willingness to follow directions and to think outside of the box
· Ability to adapt to teaching styles and materials
· Enthusiasm for teaching as a profession and for the material and skills being taught
· Six weekend duties, in addition to Opening Weekend, Parent’s Weekend, and Graduation
· Perform all other duties as required
Academic Classroom and other Job Requirements:
· Keep the channels of communication open between Learning Skills faculty, private tutor, and student support consultant
- Maintain a Canvas dashboard for each course taught and update it on a weekly basis.
- Update homework sheets on a weekly basis.
· Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings
· Create, plan, and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events that promote learning
· Maintain an inviting learning environment that meets the guidelines of the school
· Check your Grier email on a daily basis
· Attend specified department and/or faculty meetings
· Attend activities and events in the evenings and on the weekends as assigned
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
· Degree in teaching or in a specialized subject
· Master’s degree preferred
· Thorough knowledge of teaching practices and legal educational guidelines
· Well-organized, creative, and energetic
· On-going professional development
Grier School is an equal-opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
