What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Teacher position at La Lumiere School?
Full-Time Position: English Teacher
Expected Start Date: August 2026
La Lumiere School is excited to welcome applications for the position of English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Our English teachers teach students to read critically, write clearly, speak effectively, and participate thoughtfully in a literary and intellectual community. Students encounter powerful texts from classic and contemporary writers, write often both to discover and to present discoveries, and engage in discussion, reflection, analysis, and public expression.
For this position, we are seeking a teacher who is comfortable working with upper-level high school students in literature, writing, and speaking-centered courses. The likely teaching assignment will include Speech, AP English Literature and Composition, and junior/senior English seminar courses. Prior experience with theater, public speaking, performance, debate, or other forms of student presentation would be a plus.
The ideal candidate will bring strong classroom presence, a love of literature and language, and the ability to help students develop confidence as readers, writers, speakers, and thinkers. We are especially interested in candidates who can create a discussion-rich classroom, guide students through close reading and analytical writing, and help students develop voice, poise, and clarity in both written and spoken expression.
Primary Responsibilities
Faculty compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. If a faculty member resides on campus, the school provides year-round housing and meals when school is in session for the faculty member and his/her family as a part of the benefits package. Other benefits include an optional health plan, a contribution to a TIAA-CREF retirement account, and professional development opportunities.
Ten-month appointment (August through May). Reports to the Director of Academics and Student Life.
Please submit a résumé, cover letter, and a list of three-five references to Duncan Webb, Director of Academics and Student Life, dwebb@lalumiere.org . References will only be contacted after permission is granted by candidates.
About La Lumiere School
La Lumiere School, a distinguished co-educational boarding and day institution for grades 9-12, is nestled on a picturesque 150-acre campus in rural Northwest Indiana which offers a nurturing environment where academic excellence meets personal growth. Our mission is to form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith, empowering students to evolve into more complete versions of themselves. Here, we blend rigorous academics with a vibrant community life that fosters self-discovery, innovation, and compassion. We invite passionate educators to join our dedicated team, where they can contribute to shaping the bright, curious minds of our diverse student body, inspiring them to illuminate the world with their talents and virtues.
La Lumiere is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We ensure equal opportunities for all, regardless of their background or characteristics. Our culture is to embrace diversity, uphold equality, and promote an atmosphere where everyone belongs. We stand against discrimination and actively support the diverse makeup of our community, recognizing it as a key to our collective success.
Expected Start Date: August 2026
La Lumiere School is excited to welcome applications for the position of English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Our English teachers teach students to read critically, write clearly, speak effectively, and participate thoughtfully in a literary and intellectual community. Students encounter powerful texts from classic and contemporary writers, write often both to discover and to present discoveries, and engage in discussion, reflection, analysis, and public expression.
For this position, we are seeking a teacher who is comfortable working with upper-level high school students in literature, writing, and speaking-centered courses. The likely teaching assignment will include Speech, AP English Literature and Composition, and junior/senior English seminar courses. Prior experience with theater, public speaking, performance, debate, or other forms of student presentation would be a plus.
The ideal candidate will bring strong classroom presence, a love of literature and language, and the ability to help students develop confidence as readers, writers, speakers, and thinkers. We are especially interested in candidates who can create a discussion-rich classroom, guide students through close reading and analytical writing, and help students develop voice, poise, and clarity in both written and spoken expression.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach five sections of classes each semester
- Coach or lead a co-curricular activity
- Serve as an advisor to a group of approximately eight students
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant academic discipline (master’s degree preferred)
- Three or more years of teaching experience at the secondary level is preferred
- Experience with theater, public speaking, performance, debate or other forms of student presentation is preferred but not required.
Faculty compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. If a faculty member resides on campus, the school provides year-round housing and meals when school is in session for the faculty member and his/her family as a part of the benefits package. Other benefits include an optional health plan, a contribution to a TIAA-CREF retirement account, and professional development opportunities.
Ten-month appointment (August through May). Reports to the Director of Academics and Student Life.
Please submit a résumé, cover letter, and a list of three-five references to Duncan Webb, Director of Academics and Student Life, dwebb@lalumiere.org . References will only be contacted after permission is granted by candidates.
About La Lumiere School
La Lumiere School, a distinguished co-educational boarding and day institution for grades 9-12, is nestled on a picturesque 150-acre campus in rural Northwest Indiana which offers a nurturing environment where academic excellence meets personal growth. Our mission is to form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith, empowering students to evolve into more complete versions of themselves. Here, we blend rigorous academics with a vibrant community life that fosters self-discovery, innovation, and compassion. We invite passionate educators to join our dedicated team, where they can contribute to shaping the bright, curious minds of our diverse student body, inspiring them to illuminate the world with their talents and virtues.
La Lumiere is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We ensure equal opportunities for all, regardless of their background or characteristics. Our culture is to embrace diversity, uphold equality, and promote an atmosphere where everyone belongs. We stand against discrimination and actively support the diverse makeup of our community, recognizing it as a key to our collective success.