English Teacher

Concord Academy, an independent, college-preparatory school for grades 9 through 12, located in Concord, Massachusetts, has a full-time teaching opening in its English Department for the 2026–27 academic year. The position entails teaching two sections of a year-long curricular course (9th- or 10th-Grade English) and two semester-long sections of a literature seminar each term. We aim to appoint an experienced teacher to support a strong and well-established English program. 

Founded in 1922, Concord Academy has long balanced high academic standards with a focus on educating the whole student through a rich curriculum that includes the arts, athletics, and cultural opportunities. Self-expression, storytelling, critical thinking, and careful listening are hallmarks of the Concord Academy experience. 

We actively seek applicants who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to creating and sustaining a diverse and equitable school community. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in teaching English literature, a genuine enthusiasm for working with adolescents, and a clear dedication to inclusive pedagogy that aligns with our mission. Successful candidates will value and explore opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and engage with a vibrant community of learners. They will effectively integrate student and departmental feedback into their instructional practices and will design curricula innovatively and intentionally, with a steadfast commitment to their professional and personal growth as an educator. The ideal candidate will teach flexibly across multiple genres of literature (poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction) and time periods (classical to contemporary literature), adapting instruction to meet differentiated learning needs. They will develop a wide range of thematically or period-focused English electives that juxtapose an array of texts, media, theoretical perspectives, and interpretive lenses into conversation. Embracing  a discussion-based approach to learning, they will encourage students to think critically, engage with challenging questions and readings, and develop an informed, analytical, and persuasive writing style. We urge candidates to familiarize themselves with the English offerings in our Program Catalog and hope they will address these priorities in their cover letter, providing recent examples that reflect their teaching philosophy and classroom practice. Candidates with an M.A., M.A.T., or higher degree in English  literature are encouraged to apply. 

The school provides a competitive benefits package, and salary is commensurate with experience. All faculty members at Concord Academy participate fully in the life of the school. Responsibilities include advising, serving on committees and/or clubs, and periodically providing an adult presence at school events. Coaching an athletic team is welcomed but not required and is remunerated separately. On-campus housing may be available, but it is limited, and faculty members are not required to live at the school. 

Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter, resume, and transcripts via the ADP portal addressed to:  Sarah Yeh, Associate Head for Teaching, Learning, and Faculty. Application materials for this position are preferred by 

Monday, 15 December 2025. If you are considering applying after this date please contact the school to inquire about the status of this search. 

      The exact salary offered is dependent on educational credentials and years of experience

      1-12 years ($52,000 - $85,000)

      13-24 years ($86,000 - $114,000)

To learn more about Concord Academy, please visit our website: www.concordacademy.org.