Annie Wright is seeking a Humanities Teacher in the Upper School for Girls to begin on August 19, 2019. This is a full time position.

School Overview

Tradition meets innovation at Annie Wright Schools, where we honor our rich history and traditions, embrace the present, and continue always to move forward. Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. Annie Wright Lower and Middle Schools offer co-ed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for boys and girls offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12, welcoming students from around the world. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering IB programs in every division.

Annie Wright’s strong community cultivates individual learners to become well-educated, creative and responsible citizens for a global society.

Position Overview: duties & responsibilities

The Upper School for Girls Humanities Teacher:

• teaches Humanities courses in alignment with the mission and philosophy of Annie Wright Schools and with the International Baccalaureate framework, including Grade 11 English Literature, Grade 9 World History, and ESL;
• works closely with colleagues to develop the Humanities program in the Upper School for Girls and to align it with other divisions, as well as to implement the curriculum with best practices in teaching, student-centered instruction, and relevant educational technologies;
• and fulfills all faculty duties, including serving as a Core Coach (advisor), IB Extended Essay Advisor, or IB CAS Coach, and maintaining good communication with families about student progress.

Qualifications

The Upper School for Girls Humanities Teacher:

• holds a BA in a relevant field;
• has experience teaching high school Humanities at multiple levels and is familiar with the International Baccalaureate framework;
• demonstrates an ability to form authentic relationships with high school students, excellent communication and organizational skills, reliability, and proficiency in educational technologies;
• and is eligible to work in the United States.

Salary & benefits

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.

Application process

Annie Wright Schools remains firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Annie Wright shall hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment related decisions without regard to an employee’s race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Applicants of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and email and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references, all in PDF format, to Mr. Derek Zhao, Executive Assistant to the Head of Schools, at derek_zhao@aw.org. Applications for this position will be accepted until February 22, 2019.