Career Center

Available Position:                Upper School English Teacher

Department:                             Upper School

Reports To:                                Upper School Division Head

Status:                                         Salaried, Exempt, 10 Months

Date Posted:                             April 11, 2022

Start Date:                                 August 1, 2022

About Saint Mary’s Hall

Founded in 1879, Saint Mary’s Hall is an independent co-ed day school serving students and families of all faiths. Since its founding, Saint Mary’s Hall has called four campuses home. Though the faces and structures change over time, the heart of Saint Mary’s Hall endures from generation to generation.

Situated on a picturesque, tree-covered 60-acre bluff above Salado Creek in Northeast San Antonio since 1968, the campus at 9401 Starcrest Drive serves all students in beautiful state-of-the-art facilities. Saint Mary’s Hall is a special place built on strong community bonds, rich traditions, and a culture of belonging for all students. Graduates leave Saint Mary’s Hall confidently armed with the skills, knowledge, study habits, and self-awareness needed to thrive in college and find fulfillment in life.

Position Description: Saint Mary’s Hall seeks a skilled and dynamic English teacher with a passion for 9^th grade English Rhetoric, Literature, and Composition. The ideal candidate will embody a growth-mindset and support developmentally appropriate competencies to the diverse community of learners represented at Saint Mary’s Hall.

Responsibilities

Teaching Requirements

• Teach five classes in the Upper School, providing effective and professional classroom instruction and relevant assessment
• Serve as a community advisor to a small group of students
• Assesses students to evaluate their abilities through the lens of growth mindset and global competencies
• Establishes regular and effective communication with students and parents
• Engages regular professional development and identifies growth-based goals
• Participate in required non-classroom activities including parent/teacher conferences, faculty meetings, special activities, and performance events

Qualifications:

• A. in English or a related field required; M.A. in English or a related field preferred
• Passion for the subject matter and for working with bright, motivated teenagers in a rigorous, college-preparatory environment
• Successful high school or college teaching experience in English classes
• Independent School experience preferred

Dynamic Leadership

Len Miller joined Saint Mary’s Hall as the 25^th Head of School in July 2020. Len came to San Antonio after a 25-year career in independent schools. He served previously at some of our nation’s top schools, including The Hill School, The Lawrenceville School, and The Shipley School. His tenure has been hallmarked by a deep commitment to the quality of the academic program, the student experience, and the long-term sustainability and growth of the institution. He has been at the forefront of developing innovative academic programs and recruiting and retaining dynamic teachers. Robust, intentional student wellness programs are the result of his collaborative leadership.

Len’s forward-thinking efforts in strategic planning, enrollment, advancement, and fiscal matters have underpinned the overall strength and quality of the schools he has served. As a leader, he strives to empower his leadership team to build programs, effect change, and make significant and meaningful impacts on the students, faculty, staff, and School culture. Len is committed to educating the whole student with a deep focus on connection and belonging among the student body.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to work at a desk and computer for extended periods
• The ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others in a group and one-on-one setting
• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to repetitively stoop, bend, squat and reach
• Work in a rigorous academic environment dealing with a wide variety of physical and mental challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Work primary in a traditional classroom setting
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions

Other Information:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Interested candidates should submit electronically a cover letter expressing the reasons for their interest in the position and a current résumé.

Dr. Elizabeth Stockdale

Head of Upper School

Saint Mary’s Hall

9401 Starcrest Drive

San Antonio, Texas 78217

jobs@smhall.org