Status: Full-time, Exempt

Supervisor: Department Chair and Assistant Head of School for Faculty & Academics

Start Date: August 2026

The Ethel Walker School is seeking a full-time English teacher beginning in August 2026 who is eager to immerse themselves fully in the life of a boarding school community. This role is ideal for an educator who views teaching, coaching, and residential engagement as interconnected and essential components of student development. Candidates must be comfortable or willing to learn how to integrate new technology and culturally sustaining and responsive pedagogy into the classroom, and they must strive for a student-centered approach that helps students embrace process and growth. Candidates should also be comfortable teaching (or willing to learn to teach) courses across our 7-12 grade curriculum, and teaching our four main genres: fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction.

We are especially seeking candidates who are enthusiastic about coaching and who understand athletics as a powerful space for leadership, resilience, and character development among girls. A strong interest in and commitment to coaching are essential for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches a full-time load of four classes in Middle and Upper School
• Coaches two seasons of sport.
• Serves as advisor to 6-8 students
• Participates in residential life.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Current Coaching Openings:

• Varsity volleyball assistant
• JV volleyball assistant
• JV field hockey head coach
• Varsity squash head coach or assistant
• Varsity lacrosse assistant
• JV lacrosse head coach

Head Coach: Candidates should demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all rules and the ability to scaffold skill development and game strategy effectively.

Assistant Coach: Candidates should have a working understanding of the game’s rules and fundamental skills.

Playing experience is preferred for both positions.

Qualifications:

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in English or a related field (an advanced degree is preferred).
• Has secondary school teaching experience and/or experience mentoring, coaching, or teaching adolescents.
• Demonstrated experience with coaching athletics (school-based coaching strongly preferred).
• A desire to live and work in a residential school environment.

Desired Qualities:

• Is committed to fostering a learning environment engineered for girls.
• Believes athletics and co-curricular life are central to adolescent growth.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Possesses a strong work ethic.
• Has familiarity with the needs, objectives, and mission of an independent college preparatory school.
• Is committed to professional and personal growth.
• Brings energy, flexibility, and a sense of humor to campus life.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The Ethel Walker School provides equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact list of three (3) professional references in one (1) document to careers@my.ethelwalker.org.

About The Ethel Walker School

The Ethel Walker School is an independent, college preparatory, day and boarding school for girls in grades seven-12 plus a PG year. Far more than a traditional all-girls school, it is a place where mentor-educators galvanize students to harness their creative energies and embark on lives of impact. Unconstrained by gender-biased thinking, Walker’s students are encouraged to test boundaries in the classroom, on the fields, and in pursuit of knowledge. While at Walker’s, girls are inspired to lead with confidence and conviction. This strength will imbue each graduate throughout her life. Walker’s alumnae carry themselves with grace and a certainty that empowers them to influence and inspire. We’re all for girls and have been since 1911. The Walker's campus is located on 175 expansive acres in Simsbury, Connecticut. Recent large-scale projects include a state-of-the-art residence hall designed with a focus on sustainability, featuring solar panels that will provide 50% of the energy for the building. Walker’s boasts a nationally recognized equestrian program operating with over 50 horses on site, a 100+ acre on-campus facility with a nationally renowned head of riding, and superb ...equestrian trainers. Walker’s facilities include excellent classrooms and science laboratories, as well as outdoor turf and grass fields and tennis courts, and the 70,000 square-foot Centennial Center, a multi-use facility housing impressive athletic facilities including a pool, squash, basketball, and volleyball courts, dance studios, student center, athletic training room, and medical services. For information on The Ethel Walker School, please visit our website at www.ethelwalker.org At Walker’s, girls can be themselves, discover their true passions and purpose, and achieve their best performance in every aspect of life.

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