Senior School English Teacher

About the role

Sewickley Academy is a coeducational independent Junior Pre-Kindergarten-12 day school located in Pittsburgh. The school aims to elevate knowledge, character, and community through an intentionally extraordinary and innovative education. It offers a well-rounded education in academics, the arts, athletics, and community service.

Responsibilities

• Carry a teaching load of five sections drawn from a range of grade-level and topical courses including regular and honors English classes, Advanced Placement courses, and creative and engaging senior electives
• Work collaboratively with the Department to design curriculum and instruction
• Audit and provide feedback on student work to support growth in reading, writing, and oral communication skills
• Use formative assessment to adapt lessons to meet student needs
• Maintain open communication with students, families, and colleagues to support student success
• Serve as a dedicated advisor to a group of eight to ten students, supporting and encouraging their personal and academic growth
• Promote school life by sponsoring student clubs and activities and serving on academic committees
• Demonstrate a desire for constant professional and personal growth by regularly participating in and seeking out professional learning opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Rhetoric & Composition, Comparative Literature, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of high school English teaching experience
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Proven success working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, and school leaders

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess a strong academic background in critical reading, writing, and communications instruction.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and work/life balance programs including a premium-free health plan option, an excellent retirement plan, generous leave time, and tuition benefits programs.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD