Career Center

Brandon Hall School seeks an experienced and dynamic Middle and Upper School English Teacher for the 2022-23 school year. The full-time position starting August 1, 2022 will include teaching Middle and Upper School English courses with the potential for teaching and/or proposing electives.

The ideal candidate will have independent and/or boarding school teaching experience, demonstrate excellent technology and communication skills, and have a strong desire to contribute to school life beyond the classroom. There are also opportunities for the candidate to coach school athletics and be a residential faculty member and reside in campus housing.

Our Mission:

Brandon Hall's mission as a co-educational, global boarding and day school challenges students to lead lives of leadership, scholarship, and service. Our community celebrates learning, fosters global citizenship, embraces diversity, encourages athleticism and artistic expression, and inspires students to find their path and lead the way.

English Teaching Responsibilities

• Focus on developing the ability to perform competent literary analysis through the recognition and understanding of appropriate literary terms and devices from a variety of genres.
• Advance the understanding of basic literary elements with an emphasis on short stories, drama, poetry, and novels.
• Initiate and develop a solid working knowledge of the mechanics of standard and creative writing.
• Stay current and use a variety of instructional technologies to enhance student learning, engagement, and discussions.

General Teaching Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instruction:

• Create and implement lesson plans in accordance with established course curriculum; written evidence of preparation is required.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques to enhance student learning and adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying intellectual abilities.
• Work with the department chair and other faculty members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Use instructional technologies to enhance the curriculum and to create a more collaborative and/or efficient student learning experience.
• Design lessons and projects that foster an interactive learning environment centered around main learning goals, specific and timely feedback, and student-produced content.
• Facilitate and inspire highly effective 21st Century Skills in each student, such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity through the use of clearly defined rubrics, discussion, and reflection.
• Uphold and adhere to all school policies and procedures.

Student Growth and Development:

• Conduct ongoing formative assessments of student understanding in order to provide timely feedback to students and guide instruction.
• Help students develop appropriate study methods and habits.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities through faculty sponsorship or as assigned.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of Brandon Hall School.

Classroom Management:

• Create and cultivate a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior through a shared understanding of fair and equitable class rules, procedures, and consequences.

Professional Learning and Development:

• Participate in faculty learning and development activities to improve the craft of teaching; including required faculty in-service and on-campus sessions and independent opportunities.
• Establish and reflect on teacher goals and uphold proficient levels of practice in the areas of curriculum and instruction.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on faculty and staff committees.

Professionalism and Communication:

• Use appropriate oral and written communication with colleagues, students, parents, and the school community in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Communicate with parents in a respectful and timely manner per the parent communication guidelines to share student progress and class updates.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and the school community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 3+ years teaching experience strongly preferred
• Experience with International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum preferred
• Experience with coaching school athletics preferred
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development

Application Process

Interested applicants must submit an online application which includes a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.

To learn more details about the opportunity and complete an application, please visit: https://www.brandonhall.org/careers