Teacher of Middle and Upper School English (Leave Replacement)
The Brearley School, an independent girls' school serving over 790 students K-12, welcomes candidates for a full-time leave replacement position as a Teacher of Middle and Upper School English from October 5 to December 18.
We invite interested candidates to apply for this position by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at https://www.brearley.org/page/about/employment-opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
- teaching four courses in the English curriculum in grades six through twelve
- participating in grade-level team planning meetings with English colleagues
- implementing an inclusive, anti-bias, and anti-racist pedagogy
- contributing to the life of the school and the students outside of the department
The ideal candidate will:
- have three to five years of teaching experience
- have an advanced degree in English or a related subject and competence in teaching literature of different time periods and genres
- have expertise in one or more of the following: the literatures of the United States; diasporic or transnational literature; poetry; creative writing; the teaching of grammar
- possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- demonstrate a sincere interest in young people
- have a commitment to teaching both Middle and Upper School students
- have a commitment to helping students think independently and develop confidence in their own abilities
- be collegial and enjoy working collaboratively on the curriculum
- demonstrate cultural competency
Salary
In [redacted], the total salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $156,900 depending on years of full-time K-12 teaching experience.
Benefits
Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good. Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.
