6th Grade English Teacher

About Trinity Valley School

Founded in 1959 and named for the Trinity River that flows nearby, Trinity Valley School is an independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory school which seeks students of above-average to superior ability who will contribute to the diversity of the student body and enrich the school community. Enrollment includes more than 1,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on a 75-acre campus in Fort Worth, Texas.

Families choose TVS for its deep commitment to developing curious minds and lifelong learners, as well as for its strong sense of community.

TVS provides extraordinary opportunities for students to develop empathy and inclusivity as leaders and to stretch themselves in academics, athletics, visual and performing arts, and signature programs in outdoor experiential education and global education.

Trinity Valley School recruits and retains exemplary faculty whose skill in the classroom is complemented by their positive contributions to other programs and endeavors within the school community. These stellar faculty inspire excellence and actively promote the mission and philosophy of the school by modeling for their students the resiliency, flexibility and persistence that embodies the TVS school motto, Per Aspera ad Astra (Through Difficulty to the Stars!).

We seek an educator with a passion for teaching and working with children, especially those of middle‑school age, a demonstrated enthusiasm for the study of English, and who places students at the heart of their instructional practice.

This position represents an opportunity to shape the foundational literacy and critical thinking skills of students at a pivotal stage in their intellectual and social‑emotional development. In this role, you will guide students through an exploration of English and Language Arts that emphasizes vocabulary enrichment, literature appreciation, grammar usage, creative writing, and writing mechanics. You will employ the writing process framework to develop students’ capacity for crafting well‑structured essays and thoughtful written responses.

Throughout the year, you will cultivate critical thinking skills through sustained literary analysis, helping students learn to question, interpret, and construct meaning from texts.

Being a teacher here means stepping far beyond the smart board and supervision duties.

• You’ll serve as an advisor, mentoring a small group of students, guiding lessons, and serving on the front lines of academic and social support.
• You’ll participate on overnight Trojan Outdoor Experience (TOE) trips for your grade level, with the opportunity to get to know students beyond the classroom setting. Faculty stay onsite in tents or cabins, sharing in the same experience as our students.
• Coaching opportunities and sponsoring extracurricular activities are also a powerful way to invest in our students. Your steady presence on the sidelines and in auditoriums cheering on our students will contribute to connection and success within a classroom context.

The TVS Middle School strives to create a nurturing educational experience that meets the unique social, emotional, and cognitive needs of middle school students while fostering creative problem solving, innovative thinking, and community connection each and every day. The Middle School is much more than a bridge between Lower and Upper School. It provides a foundation of independence and leadership, and through a blend of traditional and unique programming, teachers provide students with the tools to be successful inside and outside of the classroom, and more importantly in life.

With approximately 300 students and 40 faculty members, the Middle School offers a close knit environment where every student is known and valued. Just as important as the work we do with students is the way we show up for one another. Our faculty is a true team. We pride ourselves on operating like a family, built on trust, joy, and a shared commitment to supporting each other through the beautiful chaos of middle school life.

We celebrate together, we solve problems together, and we step in for one another…