Middle School English Teacher

Location

Newtown Square, PA | United States

Job description

The Position

The Episcopal Academy is seeking a Middle School English teacher to join our 17-person, grades 6-12 English department for the 2024-2025 school year. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of how to approach teaching literature from a range of eras and cultures. They will also be an experienced writing instructor.

Who You Are

We're looking for a dynamic educator to challenge and inspire our students. You could be a good fit if you:

• Enjoy experimenting with different pedagogical approaches and sharing your successes and misses with colleagues.
• Are a team player who looks for opportunities to collaborate with colleagues.
• Take a thorough and reflective approach to curriculum design and development.
• Are thoughtful about the ways identity shapes classroom dynamics and actively seek to create inclusive learning spaces for students.
• Have a degree in English and meaningful experience in the classroom.
• Have a sense of humor and an appreciation for adolescents.

Who We Are

A school of over 1300 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, of which 30% identify as students of color, Episcopal takes a holistic approach to educating all students in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in The Stripes , our curriculum is designed to enable students to lead lives of purpose, faith, and integrity. Further supporting that mission is our commitment to building an inclusive community, articulated in our 11 Commitments .

While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:

• Be student-centered, embrace school life and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Embody and live The Stripes.
• Consistently maintains high standards for their work and motivates others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to grow and learn, both personally and professionally constantly, and see others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success.
• Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
• Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by uploading materials as PDFs.

• Cover letter expressing interest in this position
• Current résumé
• List of three references, including name, relationship to applicant, phone number, and email address of each (References will be contacted only with the candidate's permission)

Position Term Begins: 2024-2025 School Year

The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement .

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