Lipscomb Academy - English Teacher, Upper School

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a passionate High School English Teacher who loves literature, writing, and mentoring adolescents. You will inspire students to read deeply, write powerfully, speak confidently, and integrate a Christian worldview as they explore classic and contemporary texts.

What You’ll Do

• Teach high school English courses (level and/or Honors/AP sections based on expertise).
• Design engaging, standards-aligned units that develop close reading, rhetoric, composition, and research skills.
• Use workshop routines, Socratic seminars, and inquiry-based discussions to build voice and agency.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback on writing through drafting, conferencing, and revision cycles.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners and collaborate on supports.
• Contribute to school culture through advisory, clubs, events, and service-learning.
• Partner with colleagues on vertical alignment, common assessments, and data-informed instruction.
• Model Christ-like character and intentionally integrate faith with learning by embedding Biblical concepts into lessons.

What You Bring

• As a Christian independent school affiliated with the Churches of Christ, Lipscomb Academy seeks faculty who can support and model the school’s mission and values.
• Candidates should be willing to participate in spiritual life activities and mentor students in faith and character.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, English Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Valid Tennessee secondary ELA teaching license (or eligibility within a defined timeline).
• Demonstrated success in improving student writing and reading outcomes in grades 9–12.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Skill in teaching argument, analysis, and research with clear rubrics and exemplars.
• Proficiency with Schoology and Google Workspace; comfort with formative assessment tools.