| UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER Sayre School’s English Department offers the opportunity to teach the way you’ve always wanted to teach. You’ll find small classes, engaged students, an administration that encourages creativity, and interesting colleagues devoted to their profession. We’re looking for a teacher who believes that reading good books carefully and writing about complex ideas makes our lives better, if not happier. A teacher who believes that every student deserves their full attention, and who directs rather than controls the education of students. We’re looking for a teacher who is comfortable differentiating learning and assessment and who values diversity in the classroom. Teaching responsibilities include a combination of classes on different grade levels, as well as an English elective open to 10th-12th graders. Fulltime teachers have an advisory group, chaperone a three-day class trip, and perform other duties as necessary in the Upper School. You should have a Masters degree in English or English Education and several years of teaching experience at the high school or college level. Be able to both contribute meaningfully to the development of overall department goals and to work independently. We are a laptop school, so we’ll be interested in hearing your ideas for incorporating technology into your classroom. Located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, Sayre School is committed to equity and justice, and aspires to be a community in which every member feels engaged, heard, and valued. Appreciating the broad spectrum of human diversity, we embrace the contributions of all members of our community as we foster a culture of respect. We welcome candidates celebrating the diversity of the world in our educational program, admission policies, staff hiring, and other school-administered programs. To find out more about Sayre School please access our web site at www.sayreschool.org If interested in this position, please email a resume, statement of teaching philosophy and references to Tim O’Rourke, Head of Upper School at torourke@sayreschool.org. |