English Teacher Job at Concord Academy, Concord, MA

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  • Concord Academy
  • Concord, MA

Job Description

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 create and maintain a diverse and equitable school community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong desire to incorporate inclusive teaching practices and advance the tenets of the school’s mission .

We seek to appoint an experienced teacher in support of a strong and well-established English program . The successful candidate will value and explore opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and engage with a diverse community of learners. They will design curriculum creatively, innovatively, and experimentally with a commitment to their self-development as a teacher. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in teaching English literature, a genuine enthusiasm for working with adolescents, and a commitment to professional and personal growth. The ideal candidate will be able to modulate instruction flexibly across multiple genres of literature (poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction) and time periods (classical to contemporary literature). They will offer thematically focused English electives that juxtapose and spark a wide array of texts, mediums, and interpretive lenses into conversation. They will embrace a discussion-based approach to learning, encourage students to think critically as they interpret challenging questions and readings, and facilitate the development of an informed, analytical, and persuasive writing style.

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, 2 December, 2024. If you are considering applying after this date please contact the school to inquire about the status of this search.

To learn more about Concord Academy, please visit our website:  

About Concord Academy

Concord Academy is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school renowned for its world-class faculty, passionate students, and graduates who make their mark on the world. 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, 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 maintaining a diverse and equitable school community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong desire to incorporate inclusive teaching practices and advance the tenets of the school's mission.

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