Marvelwood School is seeking a high school English teacher for a full-time position starting in August 2025. The successful candidate will join an exceptional team of teachers and work with students in grades 9-12, teaching mainstream and honors-level English.

We seek creative and energetic candidates who will value the opportunity to commit fully to the academic, social, and emotional support and development of teenagers and who possess the necessary technical skills to appropriately and effectively integrate technology, hands-on learning, student collaboration, and online resources into their teaching.  Most desirable are candidates who will participate eagerly in the broader life of the School by contributing to the school’s slate of athletics and extracurriculars as well as residential life programming. 

Qualified candidates for this position should have a Bachelor’s degree and preferably at least two years of secondary teaching experience in English.  

Duties of a full-time faculty member include, but are not limited to: teaching 4-5 classes, advising, weekly community service, evening dorm duty and monthly weekend duty, and two seasons of involvement in after-school arts or athletics programming. Candidates must be able to obtain a passenger endorsement on their driver's license in order to transport students.

Salaries fall within a wide range and are commensurate with experience and versatility. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matching retirement plan, a robust slate of professional development opportunities, and meals when school is in session. Housing on campus may be available.

Please visit Marvelwood’s website to learn more about the School.

A cover letter, resumé, and list of reference contacts should be emailed to the Dean of Academic Affairs, Heather Hunt, at heather.hunt@marvelwood.org

About Marvelwood School

Marvelwood School offers unparalleled support in an inclusive environment that encourages students to develop strong core values, empathy, respect for diversity, and an appreciation for the value of service to others. A Marvelwood education is thoughtfully tailored and highly individualized, ensuring that each student’s unique experience empowers them to become a creative, resilient, mindful, and confident young adult ready to meet the challenges of higher learning, the workplace, and a rapidly-changing world. Founded in 1956, Marvelwood School is an independent college preparatory school of 125 students, grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate. Marvelwood is located on Skiff Mountain in Kent, CT, two hours from New York City and fifty miles west of Hartford. The school’s core values – honesty, respect, responsibility, and service to others – were born in its earliest days and are the link across generations. To learn more about Marvelwood, visit marvelwood.org.

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