English/Theater Teacher Position (2025-2026)

Blair Academy

School Setting: Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-12/postgraduate boarding school situated on 460 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The school enrolls about 470 students annually (85 percent boarding), possesses exceptional facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. Learn more about our campus and programs at the School’s website at www.blair.edu.

Position Available: Blair announces an opening for an English/Theater teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in English and theater, capable of assisting with classical through contemporary plays and musicals. In addition, they will have a student-centered teaching philosophy, experience in student-centered pedagogies, including creating and scaffolding curriculum, and guiding students through character development and artistic decision-making. Candidates must enjoy working with adolescents and possess an exceptional work ethic, strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple and varied responsibilities, and a commitment to productive collaboration with colleagues in both the English and performing arts departments.

In particular, the person in this role will: 

• Be a passionate performer, as well as a consumer and student of fiction, non-fiction and theatrical literature;
• Possess a strong command of the tools of good writing, specifically grammar, mechanics and vocabulary;
• Balance an inclination for literature, writing and theater with investment in evidence-based teaching strategies;
• Have earned a BA in English or  in Theater and/or an advanced degree in those subjects;
•  Help students refine their questioning, critical reading, writing and class discussion skills;
• Possess a strong command of the physical and vocal tools of good acting and character development;
• Support departmental and cross-departmental initiatives, including, but not limited to, three theatrical productions, all-school read, student performance series and collaboration for Blair On Stage for Family Weekend; and
• Actively contribute to departmental efforts to support the continually evolving English and theater curriculum in the years ahead.

Typical job responsibilities include:

• Teaching four sections (with two preparations) each semester; 
• Coaching or assisting with a sport for two seasons or activities for three seasons;
• Advising a group of six students; and
• Providing weekly supervision for boarding students during evening and weekend hours.

We seek candidates who will:

• Pursue and respond to feedback with a growth-oriented mindset;
• Embrace inquiry and discussion for teaching and learning;
• Wish to be a part of a collaborative team;
• Experiment with new perspectives, texts, methods and technology in the department and the classroom;
• Approach every aspect of our shared work as a way to build and deepen the relationships that are at the heart of everything we do at Blair;
• Help our students meet their aims by maintaining high standards while also practicing care and flexibility;
• Practice cultural humility and demonstrate an appreciation for how our students’ identities may inform their behavior and performance;
• Demonstrate an investment in helping to build a supportive, healthy, inclusive and diverse school-wide community;
• Show an ability to juggle multiple priorities and responsibilities; 
• Enjoy working with adolescent students, in particular; and
• Have a sense of humor.

How to Apply: Send an email expressing interest with a résumé, followed by undergraduate and graduate school transcripts, to Coordinator of Faculty Hiring Erika Croat at croate@blair.edu. In that email, please note how you learned of the job opening.  Candidates must be permanently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Blair Academy seeks and supports faculty members who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms and extracurricular activities, and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all. 

About Blair Academy

School Setting: Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-postgraduate boarding school situated on 460 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The School is 80% boarding, possesses fine facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. The campus and programs may be viewed at the School’s website: www.blair.edu

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