Upper School English Teacher

1 week ago

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Westtown School Full time

Upper School English Teacher

Westtown School seeks a full-time Upper School English Teacher to begin in late August 2024. This is a one-year assignment with the possibility of extension. The Upper School English position will include teaching four classes each semester and participating fully in the residential and co-curricular life of the school. The assigned courses may include: American Literature, World Literature, The Short Story, and others.

Full-time Upper School faculty members contribute to the academic, residential, and co-curricular programs in various capacities. Responsibilities include teaching classes, advising a small group of students, serving on two school committees, participating in the co-curricular program by coaching interscholastic sports, facilitating lifelong fitness programs such as yoga, or collaborative activities such as theater or service network. Faculty contribute to our residential program as either Dorm Parents or Dorm Affiliates. Both roles require a combination of weekly weeknight evening duties and regular weekend duties throughout the year. Housing may be available for faculty participating in the Upper School residential program, but is not guaranteed.

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker co-educational, pre-K to 12 college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. Situated on a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Develops culturally competent and responsive lessons and learning activities that promote problem-solving, creative thinking, collaboration, and effective communication skills while encouraging risk-taking in learning;
  • Contributes to building and sustaining an inclusive community and a program that reflects diverse cultures and perspectives;
  • Actively involves students in the classroom through group work, project-based learning, exploration, questioning, discussion, and other cooperative teaching techniques;
  • Integrates technology seamlessly into teaching strategies and practices to help students hone the essential human skills of critical thinking, communication, and empathy and empower them to draw out those skills in other people;
  • Enthusiastically seeks out and participates in both school-sponsored and self-selected professional development opportunities to grow as an instructional leader and community member;
  • Communicates effectively with all constituents – students, colleagues, administrators, and parents. Qualifications
    • A bachelor's degree in English or a related subject is required; an advanced degree is preferred;
    • 3-5 years of relevant classroom teaching experience at the high school level, including an understanding of their unique developmental, social, and academic needs;
    • Enthusiasm for full participation in the coaching, advising, and residential duties required of a full-time Upper School faculty member;
    • Familiarity with Google products and the integration of a learning management system, Canvas, into best teaching practices;
    • A demonstrated commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices;
    • A strong character with a team-oriented spirit and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community;
    • Strong affinity for the mission of Westtown School and an educational philosophy consistent with the school's Quaker values. For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website, . Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references directly to the specific job posting on the faculty employment portal .

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