English Teacher, Upper Division

Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 750 students on two campuses in beautiful Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea. Stevenson is a mission driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond.

Stevenson School is seeking an English Teacher, Upper Division, to start August 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will possess content expertise and demonstrated ability to draw on a variety of pedagogical approaches to support a wide array of learning styles and abilities in the teaching of English literature and writing. The English teacher will be a member of the Pebble Beach campus faculty team.

As Stevenson is a boarding school, there may be a future opportunity to participate in our residential program, with accommodations provided. On‑campus housing may be available based on residential needs and unit vacancy.

• Teach five sections of English to students in grades 9 through 12. Each class period is 70 minutes.
• Teach analytical writing skills, clarify goals for each writing assignment; use writing assignments to build skills.
• Provide grades and feedback on writing assignments, including the option of using narrative rubrics and in‑person meetings.
• Be supportive and philosophically aligned with the mission of the school: a passion for learning and achievement, the core values of safety, trust, respect, belonging, and inclusion, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Prioritize a student‑centered approach to instruction, which includes providing students significant opportunities to show their learning through all‑class and small‑group discussions, discussion posts, sharing annotations, presentations, and projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues on both content and skill‑driven lesson plans, including the teaching of writing and discussion skills.
• Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues in a timely and professional manner.
• Contribute talents and skills to the school community in additional capacities, including coaching and advising. This position also advises the student newspaper team.

• A bachelor’s degree in English or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of previous teaching experience at the secondary level or equivalent professional experience relevant to working with high school students.
• Experience in college counseling, or related field, preferred.
• Excellent classroom management skills, which may include but not be limited to varying activities in the classroom to keep students engaged, addressing unwanted behavior both during and after class.
• Engaging in productive relationships with students, both in and out of the classroom, as appropriate.
• Excellent organizational skills, particularly keeping course pages updated with a calendar/schedule for students to know what is expected of them each day, and grading assignments in a timely manner so students can learn from their prior work.
• Demonstrated confidence and aptitude with the use of instructional technology, including an understanding of the online resources, both productive and unproductive, available to our students.
• Ability to contribute significantly to an established area of co‑curricular life, such as coaching at either the junior varsity or varsity level, or club advising, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect with all members of the community.
• Demonstrated interest in being part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and the integrity of all aspects of information disseminated within or external to the school community.
• Commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $90,000 based on experience. In addition to competitive salary Stevenson offers a substantial benefits package including…