New York, New York
New York, New York
Posted: 18-Jun-25
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
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Sayre seeks a dedicated professional who loves middle school students to teach in our English program. Sayre’s mission focuses on fostering academic excellence, embracing challenge, and cultivating integrity. The Middle School places special emphasis on meeting the needs of the whole child in the areas of cognitive, social, emotional, and aesthetic development.
The successful candidate holds a Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in English, Education, or a related field, an interest in collaborating with a team of teachers, a strong sense of purpose in education, expertise in teaching in a strong, differentiated curriculum including experiential learning, and an active curiosity about kids and their success. Openness to all forms of human diversity, flexibility and a sense of humor are key. Sayre Middle School has a 1-to-1 iPad program, and therefore our teachers are familiar with integrating technology into the curriculum. This is a wonderful independent school and a great place to work.
Students in our classes are engaged in active learning. They develop critical thinking skills, the ability to collaborate, and a love of learning. As a faculty, we enjoy each other and a collegial working environment.
Job responsibilities and opportunities include:
- Teaching classes in English (primarily seventh and eighth grades)
- Guiding a group of advisees through their Middle School years and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
- Working collaboratively with the team of Middle School teachers
- A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that aligns with Sayre’s mission and vision
- Openness to or experience with interdisciplinary teaching
- Writing narrative term comments about students
- Duties around the school and extracurricular activities
- Preparing students for the transition from Middle School to Upper School
- Sponsoring a club or coaching a sports team
Applicants are asked to email a resume, cover letter, and the names of at least two professional references to the following people to Kristin Seymour, Head of Middle School, kseymour@sayreschool.org, and Trisha Lauritzen, Middle School Administrative Assistant, at tlauritzen@sayreschool.org.
Please include your last name and “English Position” in the subject line.
Sayre School actively seeks qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and talents who will make a positive contribution to school life. Sayre School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, uniform service member status, religion, handicap or disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all federal, state, or local law. This applies to its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial-aid policies, athletics, and other after-school programs.