Upper School English Teacher
Upper School English Teacher
School: The Westminster Schools
Available Position: Teacher
Description:
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Join a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community committed to developing the whole person for college and life. Westminster hires and retains passionate, talented, diverse educators like you to prepare our students to be lifelong learners, well-equipped to address local and global challenges. Westminster excels regionally and nationally in every area of school life, from academics to the arts and athletics, achieving excellence through a wide range of programming — and we need you to help us!
In our Upper School, you’ll teach and learn alongside one hundred and thirty other faculty who embody the same intellectual curiosity, wholesome intensity, and creative spirit as our students. As part of a Professional Learning Community, you’ll meet in teams to design lessons, create assessments, share ideas, and innovate for the future.
For our part, Westminster stands ready to support you with exceptional resources, including a Center for Teaching that offers workshops, cohorts, coaching, travel grants, and curated support to help you be your best. At Westminster, you are more than just an academic expert; you make a difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families – and they, in turn, make a difference in yours.
Supervisor: Head of Upper School
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Position Status: Salaried, Exempt, Full-time, 10-month
Work Hours: Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some weekend and evening work may be required.
Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2026
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a successful candidate.
Required
Bachelor’s degree in English or a closely related field
Strong content knowledge in literature, writing, grammar, and critical analysis.
Strong collaboration skills and a commitment to working as part of a team
Ability to develop and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction
Proficiency with instructional technology and a willingness to integrate digital tools into teaching practice
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Willingness to share ideas and materials as part of a collaborative work culture
Willingness to engage fully in the life of the Upper School, including participation in departmental work, professional development, and interdisciplinary initiatives
Preferred
A master’s or other advanced degree in English or related discipline
Two or more years of teaching English in independent schools or similar academic settings
Familiarity with interdisciplinary and experiential curriculum design
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach four sections of Upper School English
Work directly with 18 Upper School English teachers as part of an English PLC to develop curriculum and assessments
Co-teach a 3-week immersive, interdisciplinary class during JanTerm
Advise students as part of the Upper School Advisory Program
Provide regular assistance to students in the Upper School Writing Center and cover classes for colleagues when needed
Contribute to the larger school community through coaching or sponsoring other extracurricular programs. Depending on the candidate's expertise, responsibilities may include working with student publications.
Perform other duties as assigned
Additionally, successful candidates will demonstrate:
a love of working with Upper School students
an engaging teaching style
the ability to build partnerships with parents and colleagues
the ability to create and promote an inclusive learning environment
enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to become certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid is required.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions and frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is often loud.
Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the regular business day. Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required, primarily for planned events, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
Driving a Westminster vehicle may be required for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/M/F/D/V.
Contact name: Natalie Bamford
Contact email address: nataliebamford@westminster.net