High School English Teacher

About the role

Become a part of a dynamic and Christ-centered educational community at Brave Christian High School. We are seeking an experienced and passionate High School English Teacher to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school English courses, including World Literature, World Literature Honors, and World Literature Through Film.
• Create engaging, standards-based lessons that build students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical-thinking skills.
• Help students examine universal themes and make meaningful connections between literature, history, faith, culture, and contemporary life.
• Guide students through the full writing process, including brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
• Develop and maintain course curriculum, lesson plans, grades, and student records in accordance with school expectations.
• Collaborate with school leadership, faculty, families, and Educational Support Services to support students' academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• California teaching credential or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience teaching high school English, literature, writing, or a related subject.
• Strong knowledge of literature, literary analysis, composition, grammar, vocabulary, and research.
• Ability to teach World Literature and related English courses.
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom and teach students with different academic abilities and learning needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and classroom-management skills.
• Ability to select and teach literature and film through a thoughtful Christian worldview.
• Demonstrated Christian faith consistent with the mission and Statement of Faith of Brave Christian Schools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in English, Literature, English Education, Humanities, Film Studies, or a related field.
• Experience teaching World Literature or honors-level English courses.
• Experience teaching literature through film or using film analysis as part of an English curriculum.
• Experience teaching advanced literary analysis, academic writing, and research.
• Knowledge of MLA formatting and college-preparatory writing expectations.
• Experience developing English curriculum or selecting instructional texts.
• Experience teaching multilingual learners or students with diverse academic needs.
• Experience working in a Christian school, private school, or college-preparatory environment.
• Experience advising student publications, literary magazines, writing clubs, journalism, or similar activities.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrates a vibrant Christian faith and a passion for Christian education.
• Is an excellent teacher who understands the academic, social, and developmental needs of high school students.
• Inspires students to read thoughtfully, write clearly, speak confidently, and think critically.
• Maintains high academic expectations while providing encouragement and individualized support.
• Creates an organized, welcoming, and intellectually engaging classroom environment.
• Is comfortable leading discussions about complex literature, cultures, themes, and ideas.
• Possesses strong instructional, classroom-management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Collaborative, flexible, reflective, and solutions-oriented.
• Values teamwork and contributes positively to the faculty.

Benefits

Brave Christian High School offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$60,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 12-month position.