Upper School English Teacher

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Teaching upper school courses in literature and composition, with an  emphasis on the development of skills in writing
• Planning, evaluating, and revising curricula, course content, and course  materials and methods of instruction and assessment
• Utilizing effective class management techniques to ensure effective learning
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and  assist students 
• Maintaining expertise in subject matter through professional development 
• Participating in departmental planning and curricular review 
• Serving as a
• Teaching upper school courses in literature and composition, with an  emphasis on the development of skills in writing
• Planning, evaluating, and revising curricula, course content, and course  materials and methods of instruction and assessment
• Utilizing ef
• n advisor for upper school students 
• Leading evening and weekend campus activities and supervision
• Coaching and/or teaching in our co-curricular PEAK PROGRAMS 
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in English literature or a related field
• Enthusiasm and commitment to caring for adolescents 
• Commitment to St. Andrew’s-Sewanee’s mission and vision and comfort with the tenets of the Episcopal Church 
• A philosophical alignment with our core values and curriculum, which can be  found on our website https://www.sasweb.org/about.
• Commitment to innovative teaching methods 
• Enthusiasm for teaching within a diverse community of learners

Applicants with prior teaching experience, boarding school experience, experience with athletic coaching, especially tennis and basketball, and/or outdoor education will be given special consideration. 

COMPENSATION: 

This is a full-time, academic year position. Salary is dependent on education and experience; teachers are given salary credit for teaching experience. Benefits include a tuition remission plan, health and dental insurance, worker’s compensation, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, retirement plan, and eligibility for grants for professional enrichment and continuing education. 

TO APPLY: 

Applications should be directed to the Search Committee. Please include a letter of  introduction, a résumé, a teaching statement, and at least two professional  references. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will close applications when the position is filled. 

Direct applications and inquiries to: 

English Teacher Search Committee 

c/o Andrea Booher ([email protected]) 

Assistant to the Head of School 

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.