Upper School English Teacher

• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests
• evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance
• Supervises the behavior of students in the classroom, school grounds, and educational trips and discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise
• Communicates progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or campus Director
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records
• Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Hold an undergraduate degree in literature or a related field
• Create a dynamic and engaging classroom experience for students
• Offer a wide range of opportunities for learning in the classroom (small group work, full-class discussion, debates, presentations, etc.)
• Demonstrate agility in adjusting teaching approaches to best support the critical thinking, writing, and creativity of all students
• Build students’ confidence in their independent ability to read, write, and think critically and creatively
• Work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Seek collaboration with a team of colleagues within the English Department and with teachers in other disciplines
• Value advancing students’ knowledge and affirmation of themselves and others
• Integrate our School’s mission, values, and DEIG commitments into their teaching practices
• Commit to working in and fostering an inclusive community by advancing the efforts of anti-racism and equity in their classes and the broader community

An advanced degree in literature, education, or a similar field is preferred