SUMMARY 

The Greenhill English program requires students to enroll in yearlong, core courses in 9th and 10th grades, and semester electives as juniors and seniors. This full-time position will involve teaching yearlong sections of 9th grade English in addition to junior/senior semester courses. 

This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. Some evening and weekend work is required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Teach four sections of English courses, including 9th grade English
• Mentor twelve to fourteen students as part of a comprehensive grade level Advisory team.
• Engage in the life of the school beyond the classroom.

Qualifications and Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in English minimum, Master’s degree is preferred.
• Have at least 3-5 years’ experience teaching literature and writing, including but not limited to world literature, introductory rhetoric, modern fiction, multimedia composition, and the history and varieties of the English language.

Specific Skills and Abilities: 

• have a desire to be part of a community that values difference and actively engages with it.
• show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.). 
• be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit. 
• focus on creating relevant student-centered lessons that increase understanding.
• model for the students a rigorous intellectual curiosity.