The Blake School seeks a creative, reflective ninth through twelfth grade English teacher who is eager to help students read and write with rigor, insight and imagination. 

Blake English teachers empower students to develop facility with language, construct interpretations grounded in analysis, deepen their intercultural competence, participate effectively in small-group and seminar discussions and think critically about the perspectives and narratives that frame the literature we read.

In the English department, teachers collaborate with their colleagues to develop their practice, design innovative curricula and create a coherent experience for students. In addition to classroom instruction, English teachers confer frequently with each of their students about their writing, meet with grade-level teams, hold semester conferences with parents, support students within our advisory program and participate in school initiatives. 

This is a full-time interim position to cover a family leave. Because of the duration, this position is not eligible for benefits.

Length of the Assignment: August 19-December 18, 2026 

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a related field
• Demonstrate experience with student-centered teaching practices such as writing workshops, discussion-based activities and inquiry approaches to reading and writing about our world
• Nurture and challenge Upper School students as necessary to meet the developmental and learning needs of each individual
• Have experience teaching students with a wide array of identities and lived experiences
• Have some experience in shaping curricula at the upper school level
• Demonstrate prior success in working collaboratively and harmoniously with other adults in an educational setting

About The Blake School

Blake is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational day school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Founded in 1900, Blake offers a rigorous education grounded in shared values — curiosity, kindness, inclusivity and resilience. Our campuses in Hopkins and Minneapolis unite 1,316 students from 50 neighborhoods served by 300 faculty and staff, creating a diverse and inclusive community. Blake’s mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and core values.

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