The Mount Vernon School seeks an innovative and collaborative Upper School Humanities teacher with an emphasis on developing literacy skills for the 2025-2026 school year. Versatility, collaboration, and openness to innovative instructional practices are essential. 

Role & Responsibilities

• Facilitating classroom experiences for students in Grades 9-12 with an emphasis on literacy development
• Designing an innovative curriculum with the Humanities Team that incorporates reading, writing, and critical thinking strategies to support literacy skills 
  • Designing courses with an emphasis on American, British, and World literatures for students in Grades 9-12
  • Designing & teaching courses with an emphasis on theatre and drama 
• Creating real-world/interdisciplinary connections through interactions with experts and off-campus expeditions
• Maintaining comprehensive records of performance, progress, and goals using MV tools
• Communicating with families, learning coaches, and outside providers to meet student needs
• Actively participating in professional growth opportunities
• Meeting the needs of the division by helping with weekly coverage and participating in weekly meetings
• Caring for and nurturing the social and emotional needs of each student by customizing/differentiating the learning experience
• Maintaining an organized, inviting, and student-centered learning environment

Core Competencies

• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments 
• Culturally proficient & equity literate
• A track record of giving high-quality, responsive feedback 
• Understanding of competency-based assessment/mastery approach to learning
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning pedagogies
• Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS