Upper School English Teacher; SY

Position Description (What you will do)

The English Department at the Hockaday School encourages young women to understand the world through their own observations and guided inquiry. This position will teach English classes to students in the Upper School. Opportunities to teach additional courses in the area of the person’s expertise/interest will also be available.

The primary goal of Hockaday’s English Department is to foster students who think critically, read with appreciation and understanding, and write authentically for a variety of audiences and purposes. To accomplish these goals, English teachers embrace a student-centered pedagogy, enhancing skills and promoting confidence through discussion-based classrooms, individual student conferences, and collaborative writing workshops.

Qualified candidates will possess a mastery of subject, pedagogical versatility, and commitment to students. Passionate about literature and writing, they model the joy of learning, and they embrace professional development opportunities as they seek the best for those students and for themselves. In addition to teaching and leading an advisory, the faculty member will sponsor clubs as needed and be available for student extracurricular activities.

• Teach four sections of Upper School English. Each section meets for 85 minutes three times per 7-day rotation
• Serve as an advisor to a group of Upper School students
• Develop and execute engaging lesson plans creating an environment which allows students to think critically and independently
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues and parents
• Contribute to the life of the Upper School including participating in all assigned duties and engaging in professional development

• An advanced degree in English
• Experience and a willingness to teach a range of levels and content in Upper School English
• Expert knowledge of the elements of literary analysis and writing mechanics
• Teaching experience in an Upper School or High School setting is preferred
• Experience developing curriculum (preferred)
• Experience and interest in developing innovative uses of technology in the classroom as well as comfort with its administrative use
• Experience and/or interest in participating in the Writing Center
• An interest in serving as a club sponsor and/or athletics coach
• A commitment to being a supportive, respectful, and energetic colleague and mentor
• Must have the ability to work in a school environment through satisfactory completion of all legally required and School-required background and screening checks and verifications, including criminal and sex offender background checks.

• You’ll join a mission-driven, joyful community that believes deeply in the limitless potential of girls.
• We are a community grounded in the Hockaday Cornerstones—Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics—and you’ll bring these values to life in your daily work.
• We are energized by meaningful challenges, embrace a growth mindset, and seek creative solutions that positively impact our students.
• We honor our rich traditions while embracing innovation across all areas of the School.
• We value diverse perspectives and cultivate an environment where every voice is respected and every community member feels they belong.
• We work collaboratively, support one another, and take pride in the strong professional relationships that define our community.
• We offer competitive compensation and insurance packages, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability benefits.
• Lunch is provided daily during the school year.
• We value professional development and offer extensive opportunities for you to grow, including networking with colleagues, conducting research with college professors, and even traveling the world!

• Serve as an example to colleagues in manners of classroom management, teaching methods, and school procedures
• Participate in all…