BLAIR ACADEMY

ENGLISH TEACHER

School setting: Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-12/postgraduate boarding school situated on 463 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The school is 85 percent boarding, possesses exceptional facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. Learn more about our campus and programs at the School’s website at www.blair.edu.

Position available: Blair seeks an English teacher with a strong academic background in composition and literature, and a passion for guiding students through discussion, writing, and presentation. The ideal candidate is interested in discussion-based pedagogy and helping students develop their voice through structured conversation, writing projects, and public speaking. 

The strongest applicants will:

• Have a love for the study of English and the drive to inspire that passion in students;
• Be an avid reader, as well as a consumer and student of literature;
• Possess a strong command of the tools of good writing, specifically grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary;
• Balance a passion for literature and writing with investment in evidence-based teaching strategies;
• Have a BA in English or comparative literature and/or an advanced degree in those subjects;
• Demonstrate an interest in teaching students of all levels, from the introductory through advanced levels;
• Work closely with colleagues to design and refine engaging curricular materials;
• Guide students in developing their questioning, critical reading, writing, and discussion skills;
• Support departmental and cross-departmental literary initiatives, including but not limited to structured discussion, the all-school read, and the re-launch of Blair’s literary magazine; and
• Actively contribute to department efforts to support the development of Blair’s English curriculum in the years ahead.

We seek candidates who: 

• Pursue and respond to feedback with a growth-oriented mindset;
• Embrace inquiry, discussion, and collaboration as methods for teaching and learning;
• Practice cultural humility and responsiveness, and recognize how students’ identities and experiences shape their learning;
• Approach every aspect of our shared work as a way to build and deepen relationships, which is at the heart of everything we do at Blair;
• Are motivated to help our students meet their aims by maintaining high standards while also practicing care and flexibility;
• Experiment with new perspectives, texts, methods, and technology in the department and the classroom;
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities; 
• Demonstrate an investment in helping to build our community as one that is supportive, healthy, inclusive, and diverse;
• Engage in department meetings and activities to contribute to the effective functioning of the department and School; and
• Enjoy working with adolescent students; and
• Have a sense of humor.

Typical job responsibilities include:

• Teaching four sections each semester;
• Coaching or assisting with a sport for two seasons or with activities for three seasons;
• Advising a group of six; and 
• Providing weekly supervision for boarding students during some evening and weekend hours.

Salary & other compensation: Base pay range is $45,000 to $75,000. Salary is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to education and experience. Other compensation based on assigned job duties may include a stipend for dormitory work and other responsibilities not stated herein.

Benefits: Our robust benefits program includes, but is not limited to, on-campus housing (for most faculty positions) and three meals a day in our dining hall during the school year. A retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance are available. Employees have use of our full fitness center,  golf course, and other campus facilities. 

How to apply: Applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Coordinator of Faculty Hiring Erika Croat at croate@blair.edu. In the email, please note how you learned of the job opening. Three professional references and your college transcripts (official or unofficial) are also required and can be emailed separately if you do not have them available at the time of your application. Candidates must be permanently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No phone inquiries, please.

 Blair Academy seeks and supports employees who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities, and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.

About BLAIR ACADEMY

School Setting: Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-postgraduate boarding school situated on 460 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The School is 80% boarding, possesses fine facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. The campus and programs may be viewed at the School’s website: www.blair.edu

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