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JOB OPENING: HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER

Academy High is an independent, non-profit, college preparatory day school located in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. The school opened its doors to a pioneer class of nine students in 2017, and has grown each year, now serving 60 students in grades 9-12. The mission of Academy High is to inspire students to discover and pursue their passions; to become exceptionally well-educated, academically, and personally; and to lead lives of excellence, purpose, and joy.

Academy High seeks a qualified English Teacher to teach 9^th-12^th English and Writing courses starting in the 2022-2023 school year.  

The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced teacher who is…

• Enthusiastic about working with high school aged students in a non-traditional independent school environment.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative in their pedagogy.
• Responsive to student interests and needs.
• Eager to collaborate with a small team of talented faculty across multiple disciplines.
• Familiar with educational technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach four year-long English sections (9^th-12^th).
• Serve as Publications Coordinator (Newspaper; Arts Magazine; Yearbook).
• Work with the department chair and curricular team to plan, document, evaluate, and revise curriculum, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Design effective assessment tools to support student achievement and growth.
• Evaluate and grades student class work, assignments, and papers.
• Use effective classroom management techniques to ensure effective learning.
• Consistently communicate student progress.
• Collaborate effectively with departmental and teaching-teams as well as student support service personnel.
• Participate in essential school activities such as faculty meetings, student-parent-teacher conferences, student advising, club sponsorship, and support of school functions.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English.
• 2+ years of teaching experience in a high school or higher education setting.
• Familiarity with national and/or state English Standards (Common Core; NCTE/IRA; Illinois State Standards; etc.)
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A willingness to engage students inside and outside the classroom in a variety of co- and extracurricular activities (advising, coaching, club sponsoring, etc.).
• Experience working in a one-to-one laptop environment or relevant technology skills.

Desirable qualifications:

• Graduate degree in English.
• 3+ years of teaching experience in a high school or higher education setting.
• Experience supporting students, both in and out of the classroom.

Candidates with experience teaching middle or high school and/or college and university courses are encouraged to apply, as are those who have experience developing new courses.

To Apply:  Send an email along with a cover letter, resume, and personal statement to John Carpenter, Head of School, at jobs@academyhigh.org. Interviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please visit www.academyhigh.org to learn more about the school.

It is the policy of Academy High not to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry to work or enjoy the benefits of the School’s program, facilities, or services. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.