UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER

Sayre School is seeking a highly motivated and qualified teacher who desires a working environment dedicated to student growth, progress, and achievement. We welcome applications from candidates who embrace the challenges and joys of working with Upper School students, who are excited to teach small classes, who have a passion for their subject, and who want to become an active member of our school community.

The English Department is looking for a teacher who believes that carefully reading a variety of texts and writing about complex ideas enriches our lives, that every student deserves full attention, that teachers should direct but not control the education of students, and that they teach best — at least from time to time — who teach least. Across all grade levels, our department promotes curiosity, responsible reading, awareness of audience, and writing as a continual process of thinking and discovery. We teach toward these abstract goals with deliberate and structured strategies, and we also embody these values in our day-to-day interactions and decisions.

In addition to being thoughtful about our discipline, we are committed to helping each other grow as teachers. We value diverse texts and inclusive pedagogy, inquiry and reflection on educational challenges and developments, and iteration and growth mindset as we each learn and grow as educators in this wild world. We aim to hire an educator who adds to our collective excellence through their individual talents, perspectives, and personality. Please see our Upper School Teacher Profile to learn more about who we are.

Job responsibilities and opportunities include

• Teaching a total of 5 classes that will include some at the 9th grade level and some at the 11th and/or 12th grade level. Exact teaching assignments TBD
• Preparing students for the next grade level of English, including AP preparation and placement
• Working collaboratively within the department and the Upper School as a whole
• Working with 10-12 upper school student advisees and supporting students’ academic and social-emotional needs
• Serving on or leading committees
• Supervising students at school functions during and outside of the school day
• Communicating and enforcing school policies and procedures
• Leading and chaperoning extracurricular activities

Successful candidates will

• Have at least 3 years of full-time classroom experience, ideally in K-12.
• Have experience in curriculum design
• Enjoy working with teenagers
• Be comfortable teaching a foundational English course
• Expect to work collaboratively with other members of the department
• Value diversity, equity, and inclusion in both curriculum and instruction
• Have ideas and interests that can be tailored for elective courses

Interested applicants are asked to email a resume, cover letter, a brief teaching philosophy, and the names of at least three references to the Upper School Director, Dr. Clint Calzini, , and English Department Chair, Dr. Lindsay O’Connor, . Please include your last name and “English at Sayre” in the subject line.

Sayre actively seeks qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and talents who will make a positive contribution to school life. Sayre School is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Sayre Upper School Teacher Profile

Professional Qualifications

• BA or MA in content area / education
• 3-5 years teaching experience
• Demonstrated success in independent / public school or higher education
• Evidence of continued professional development

Professional Qualities

• Organized, planner
• Tech-savvy (we are a laptop school)
• Team player, collaborator, communicator
• Skills in differentiation to support all students
• Engagement with students in the classroom and beyond

Personal Dispositions

• Passionate and curious about content area personally
• Sense of humor, positive energy, optimism
• Patient, emotionally intelligent, empathic
• Self-reflective, intrinsically motivated, success-oriented
• Flexibility, resilience, resourcefulness

Bonus Attributes

• Licensure, National Board Certification, or other certification / degree
• Experience and/or willingness to engage in regional professional association via workshops, conference presentations, etc.
• Experience and/or willingness to take on leadership roles

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, KY 40507: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person