Westchester Country Day School, a Pre-K through 12th grade independent school located in High Point, NC, seeks an Upper School English teacher to join our faculty starting in the 2026-27 academic year. Responsibilities typically include teaching five sections of Upper School English classes in addition to serving as an Upper School advisor and club sponsor. Westchester’s Upper School English classes combine literature and composition and include the following course titles: American Literature Honors, World Literature Honors, AP English Language and Composition, AP Literature, Advanced English 10, English 10 Honors, and English 9 Honors. 

The ideal candidate holds a B.A. in English, preferably a Master’s degree in English or education, is comfortable with and knowledgeable of a variety of student developmental levels and skills, designs lessons that develop critical thinking and reading skills, and has experience teaching writing at the secondary level. Experience teaching at the middle or high school level is preferred. 

Westchester teachers are professional, build strong relationships with students, and are active members in all aspects of the school community. All Westchester faculty members are committed to professional growth and the school’s mission and philosophy.  

Submit a cover letter, resume, and references via https://www.westchestercds.org/about/employment. Questions may be directed to Penny Rowe at penny.rowe@westchestercds.org.

About Westchester Country Day School

Westchester Country Day School is a college preparatory school teaching and guiding students in grades PK-12 to strive for excellence in moral and ethical conduct, academics, the arts, and athletics. The environment is one of mutual respect, and nurturing from students, teachers, faculty, and parents focused on a common vision of defining excellence.Westchester provides a safe, supportive and professional work environment for teaching and non-teaching employees. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive community with a strong sense of belonging for students, faculty and families and to celebrating diversity within our school community.Westchester serves communities throughout the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, including Archdale, Colfax, Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Kernersville, Lexington, Thomasville, Trinity, Wallburg and Winston-Salem.

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