What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lipscomb Academy - English Teacher, Upper School position at Lipscomb University?
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a passionate High School English Teacher who loves literature, writing, and mentoring adolescents. You will inspire students to read deeply, write powerfully, speak confidently, and integrate a Christian worldview as they explore classic and contemporary texts.
What You’ll Do
- Teach high school English courses (level and/or Honors/AP sections based on expertise).
- Design engaging, standards-aligned units that develop close reading, rhetoric, composition, and research skills.
- Use workshop routines, Socratic seminars, and inquiry-based discussions to build voice and agency.
- Provide timely, actionable feedback on writing through drafting, conferencing, and revision cycles.
- Differentiate instruction for diverse learners and collaborate on supports,
- Integrate purposeful technology (e.g., Google Workspace/Schoology) to enhance literacy and collaboration,
- Contribute to school culture through advisory, clubs, events, and service-learning.
- Partner with colleagues on vertical alignment, common assessments, and data-informed instruction.
- Model Christ-like character and intentionally integrate faith with learning by embedding Biblical concepts into lessons.
What You Bring
- As a Christian independent school affiliated with the Churches of Christ, Lipscomb Academy seeks faculty who can support and model the school’s mission and values. Candidates should be willing to participate in spiritual life activities and mentor students in faith and character.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, English Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Valid Tennessee secondary ELA teaching license (or eligibility within a defined timeline).
- Demonstrated success in improving student writing and reading outcomes in grades 9–12. Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills
- Skill in teaching argument, analysis, and research with clear rubrics and exemplars.
- Proficiency with Schoology and Google Workspace; comfort with formative assessment tools.