Part-Time Ninth Grade English/Humanities Teacher - School Year 2026-2027

The Foote School seeks a talented, energetic individual to join its faculty as a Ninth Grade Humanities teacher with a concentration in writing and language arts, starting in late August 2026.

The Foote School is an independent K-9 all-gender day school in New Haven, Connecticut.  We believe children learn best when meaningful challenges are balanced with time to be children, so our days combine experiential learning, thoughtful inquiry, and space to grow. 

The Foote School is deeply committed to diversity and an inclusive curriculum and community. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, ethnicities, and beliefs. We seek candidates who have a clear interest in being part of a community that challenges prejudice and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in the teaching of writing, literature analysis, English instruction, and experience working with middle and early high school-aged students. They should demonstrate not only a passion for the subject but also an understanding of adolescents' developmental needs, along with flexibility, creativity, and a genuine interest in young people. 

We seek to cultivate lasting values in our students and offer thoughtful experiences that inspire them to learn, lead, and grow in today’s world. Foote’s middle school aims to provide students with age-appropriate experiences that both challenge and support them, and develop academic and personal skills. The English program at the Foote School reflects the principles that are at the core of the school’s mission. We encourage our students to think independently, collaborate with their peers, and connect what they learn in class to the real world.

Essential Duties and Requirements:

• Plan and present lessons
• Prepare and administer regular and varied assessments of student learning, and provide constructive feedback 
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques to engage adolescent learners
• Complete narrative trimester reports of students' learning and recommendations as needed
• Communicate effectively in support of each student with their parents, advisor, and other teachers
• Performance of other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the School

Professional Skills and Personal Qualifications:

• Joyful, trustworthy, kind, and approachable, with a strong sense of humor and integrity
• Commitment to best practices as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Bachelor’s degree in English, History, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of middle or early high school teaching experience, including advanced classes 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of age-appropriate literature, including young adult fiction
• Passion for learning, teaching, and curriculum development for early adolescents
• Ability to differentiate instruction and assessment to meet diverse student needs
• Experience teaching writing across genres and using varied, student-centered assessments
• Appreciation for independent school education and the middle/early high school years
• Commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and innovation
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, and families
• Flexibility, sound judgment, and professionalism, including maintaining confidentiality

Please submit the following information through Foote’s employment website: https://the-foote-school-association-inc.checkwritersrecruit.com/.  Applications are not complete until all materials are submitted. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• List of three references
• Two letters of recommendation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a part-time, 10-month, salaried exempt position.

Thank you for your interest in The Foote School.