Middle & High School English Teacher

Middle & High School English Teacher starting August 2027

School
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Pinewood Preparatory School
Location
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Summerville, SC
Posted: 2 Feb 2026

Pinewood Preparatory School (Summerville, SC) seeks a new Middle and High School English Teacher starting in August 2027.

The Opportunity
:
The Middle School English Teacher will teach courses in Middle and High School English and Middle School Writing. The candidate for this position will be expected to design and maintain a class environment favorable to students’ academic and personal growth and to establish effective rapport with students while maintaining proper classroom management.

Responsibilities & Duties
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• Teach middle school and high school English and writing courses incorporating critical analysis (reading), critical thinking, and critical communication in all genres of fiction and non-fiction.
• Capacity to teach grammar.
• Teach courses in Pinewood’s Middle School Enrichment program or other extracurricular activity.
• Create a classroom environment that actively engages students and is developmentally appropriate for the age, maturity, and interests of the students.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Serve as a homeroom advisor within the school’s advisement program.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Head of School, Middle and High School Division Heads, and the Head of the English Department.

Core Qualifications and Credentials
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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Middle or High School English, Middle Years English Education, or closely related field.

Key Qualities of a Successful Candidate
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• Dedicated to and a passion for teaching middle and high school students.
• Willingness to work in a positive way with parents.
• Collegial and eager to collaborate with other faculty members in a cross-disciplinary fashion.
• Genuine concern for individual student growth and success.
• Optimistic and positive, resourceful; a true lover of teaching.

To Apply
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• Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically in one email and as separate documents (preferably PDFs) the following materials:
• A one-page cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position and educational philosophy.
• A current résumé.
• A list of three to five professional references with name, phone number, and email address (references will be contacted only with prior candidate approval).

The School embraces a doctrine of fairness and nondiscrimination in its employment processes and every aspect of school life. Pinewood is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug Free Work Place and is committed to building a diverse community dedicated to the individual academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. The School seeks passionate professionals with teaching experience in their field, who are willing to work hard and to share in the full life of the school, both in the classroom and beyond.