Full-Time Upper School English and IB English Language and Literature Teacher

Reporting to the Middle School/Upper School Division Head, The Calverton School in Huntingtown, Maryland is seeking a full-time Upper School English Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This individual will be responsible for delivering the IBDP English Language and Literature course, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills, and guiding students through literary analysis and creative expression, while adhering to IB curriculum standards.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Teach 4-5 sections of Upper School and IB English Language and Literature to 11^th and 12^th grade students
• Guide students through literary analysis, textual exploration, and creative expression aligned to the IBDP Curriculum
• Foster a love for language and literature, encouraging critical thinking and analytical skills
• Possess experience and a passion for working with upper school students and find joy in supporting their overall academic, social, emotional, and ethical development
• Differentiate instruction to meeting the diverse learning needs of all students and possess an understanding of learning styles and differences
• Create a caring classroom community through thoughtful relationships with each student and family
• Provide engaging, diverse, and student-centered learning experiences and have solid pedagogical practice to drive joyful and hands-on learning focused on skill, inquiry, and confidence-building
• Organize classroom with systems and structures to maximize student learning and engagement
• Promote principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in both curriculum and classroom culture
• Assess understanding through multiple assessment types, including project-based learning, and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and learning goals
• Engage actively in professional development – individual and school-wide – and bring a growth mindset to furthering knowledge of best educational practices
• Attend all divisional, departmental, and school faculty meetings including professional development days
• Participate broadly in the life of the school by attending events, chaperoning, supervising, advising, coaching, and sponsoring clubs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field. A master’s degree and coursework in Education is preferred
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience teaching High School English; Experience teaching IBDP curriculum preferred
• Enthusiasm for working with high school students
• Educational philosophy that aligns with the mission, values, and vision of Calverton
• Proficient user of technology
• Collaborative and effective communication in working with students, teachers, administrators, and families
• An ability to contribute positively to a student-centered learning environment
• Must pass Federal and State background check along with MSDE Employment History Review

About The Calverton School:

The Calverton School is an independent, co-ed day school with a small residential program in which 325 students age 3 to Grade 12 partner with dedicated teachers on a beautiful 150-acre campus in Huntingtown, Maryland. Our southern Maryland location enables Calverton to attract a diverse student body from five counties to our learning community where student grow through a culture of respect, challenging yet well-rounded academics, and shared experiences. The Calverton School aims to instill in students intellectual curiosity, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic to prepare for higher education and citizenship in a democratic and global community.

Calverton seeks growth-minded professionals who will support our educational mission and values, who are committed to supporting the whole student, and who are excited to join and contribute to a small PreK-12^th grade learning community. Calverton is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for all positions from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.

To apply:

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and names of three professional references to: alambert@calvertonschool.org

About The Calverton Shool

The Calverton School a college preparatory, day (and now boarding) school located in Huntingtown, Maryland, approximately 45 minutes east of Washington, D.C. and 30 minutes south of Annapolis, MD. The school enrolls 270 students in Preschool through Grade 12, and offers the IB program for 11th and 12th grades. All of the school’s graduates are accepted into four-year colleges and universities. Students come from five counties, including Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's, Anne Arundel and Prince George's.

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