Concord Academy, an independent college preparatory school for grades 9 through 12 located in Concord, Massachusetts, has a full-time teaching opening in its English Department for the fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year. The position entails teaching two sections of a year-long curricular course (9th- or 10th-Grade English) and two sections of a literature seminar in the fall term of 2026. 

Founded in 1922, Concord Academy has long balanced high academic standards with a focus on educating the whole student through a rich curriculum that includes the arts, athletics, and cultural opportunities. Self-expression, storytelling, critical thinking, and careful listening are hallmarks of the Concord Academy experience. 

We actively seek applicants who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to creating and sustaining a diverse and equitable school community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong desire to incorporate inclusive teaching practices and advance the tenets of the school’s mission. 

We aim to appoint an experienced teacher to support a strong and well-established English program. We encourage candidates to familiarize themselves with the course descriptions of 9th- and 10th-Grade English and prepare to discuss their approach to teaching the core texts in the curricula (Macbeth, Frankenstein, The Great Gatsby, Citizen, etc.). We are looking for candidates with a strong background in teaching English literature and a genuine enthusiasm for working with adolescents. Successful candidates will value and explore opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and engage with a vibrant community of learners. They will effectively integrate student and departmental feedback into their instructional practices and will design curricula innovatively and intentionally, with a steadfast commitment to their professional and personal growth as an educator. The ideal candidate will teach flexibly across multiple genres (poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction) and time periods (from classical to contemporary literature), adapting instruction to meet differentiated learning needs. They will offer a thematically or period-focused English elective in the fall term that juxtaposes a wide array of texts, media, theoretical perspectives, and interpretive lenses into conversation. Embracing  a discussion-based approach to learning, they will encourage students to think critically, engage with challenging questions and readings, and develop an informed, analytical, and persuasive writing style. We hope candidates will address these priorities in their cover letter, providing recent examples that reflect their teaching philosophy and classroom practice. Candidates with an M.A., M.A.T., or higher degree in English  literature are encouraged to apply. 

Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter, resume, and transcripts via the ADP portal addressed to:  Sarah Yeh, Associate Head for Teaching, Learning, and Faculty. Application materials for this position are preferred by Monday, 15 December, 2025. If you are considering applying after this date please contact the school to inquire about the status of this search.

The exact salary offered is dependent on educational credentials and years of experience.

1-12 years ($52,000 - $85,000)

13-24 years ($86,000 - $114,000)

To learn more about Concord Academy, please visit our website: www.concordacademy.org. 

About Concord Academy

Concord Academy is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school renowned for its world-class faculty, passionate students, and graduates who make their mark on the world. Founded in 1922, Concord Academy has long balanced high academic standards with a focus on educating the whole student through a rich curriculum that includes the arts, athletics, and cultural opportunities. Self-expression, storytelling, and careful listening are hallmarks of the Concord Academy experience. We actively seek applicants who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse and equitable school community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong desire to incorporate inclusive teaching practices and advance the tenets of the school's mission.

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