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8th Grade English

4 months ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Shady Side Academy Full time

Shady Side Academy Middle School is hiring a full-time teacher for eighth grade English in the fall of the school year.

A successful candidate will have:


• Understanding of and experience working with middle school-aged youth


• A passion for working with young people


• A toolbox with a variety of different teaching methods; including Socratic seminars and PBL


• Sensitivity to diverse communities of learners and an appreciation of developmental differences in a middle school setting


• A knowledge of 21st Century Skills and how they relate to classroom teaching


• An ability and willingness to communicate clearly with parents

Candidate requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in English or Humanities; graduate work a plus
  • Experience in the middle school classroom
  • Understanding the middle school child holistically
  • Ability to differentiate instruction
  • Knowledge of YA literature
  • Willingness and ability to collaborate with colleagues
  • Sense of humor Personal Statement/Cover Letter/CV

    Shady Side Academy's mission is "to challenge students to think expansively, act ethically, and lead responsibly." Inspired by this mission, Shady Side's driving purpose remains the development of responsible, transformative leaders for the City of Pittsburgh and beyond. As we envision the Academy's next chapter and consider a changing world, we have the opportunity to reimagine how we deliver on this mission.

    Using the Mission in Action link on our Employment Page as a resource, please respond to the following prompt: Providing past and current examples, how do you practice Relational Teaching, create opportunities for Civil Discourse, and offer Real Word Learning Opportunities within your teaching practices?

    Classification and Compensation

    This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is competitive with area independent schools and commensurate with experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits are part of the employment package. Lunch is included when school is in session. Funding exists to support continued advanced degree work, as well as participation in professional conferences, workshops, summer study, and travel.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Shady Side Academy is a diverse community of students and adults who share different cultural values and perspectives. We embrace each other's differences and backgrounds, and we know that this diversity adds to the richness and depth of our students' overall learning experience. Faculty members work to ensure a safe and open environment where understanding is central to all, and students' differences are celebrated as an integral part of the educational experience.

    Application Information

    Shady Side Academy, as an educational institution and as an employer, does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression in its programs and activities. Our campuses are tobacco-free. In accordance with Pennsylvania law, all Academy employees must submit thorough background clearances prior to beginning work on any campus. Please submit all applications through the employment page on the SSA website.

    About Shady Side Academy

    Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected private school in Pittsburgh for boys and girls in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, with an optional boarding experience in high school. Four schools with extraordinary resources, teachers who actively mentor, a forward-thinking curriculum, a diverse and inclusive community, and a legacy of alumni accomplishments all inspire Shady Side students to high achievement in academics, the arts and athletics, and to meaningful ambitions in life. Visit the school's website at