English Teacher

Choosing to work in a community like Proctor brings with it unparalleled benefits of connection, sense of purpose, collegiality, access to the school’s facilities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. It also requires an understanding that, as a boarding school, it is not your typical workplace. It asks that you believe in a shared mission and shared purpose. It will likely be the most rewarding and most challenging job you pursue.

Proctor Academy’s English Department seeks a full-time English teacher for the  academic year. Based in Andover, New Hampshire, Proctor Academy serves as an independent boarding and day school for approximately 392 students in grades 9-12. Proctor draws inspiration from its motto: “Live to Learn, Learn to Live,” developing students and faculty whose lives demonstrate honesty, compassion, respect, and responsibility.

The successful candidate will teach three sections of English; work closely with colleagues to further develop and implement a diverse and comprehensive English curriculum; have the ability and willingness to teach all levels and genres should the need arise; attend department meetings and fulfill other standard clerical duties normally associated with teaching. Flexibility, creativity, willingness to collaborate, and a background in English Literature are required;

a master’s degree or higher is preferred; a sense of humor is appreciated.

In addition to fulfilling typical classroom duties, exemplary candidates will also be capable of contributing meaningfully to our afternoon programs and participating in residential life, including evening and weekend obligations.

Full-time benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability. Housing may be available, if needed.

Proctor Academy is committed to building a community of inclusion across race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, and experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds. E.O.E.

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Proctor is committed to equal opportunity of all its employees and applicants for employment. For this reason, Proctor provides equal employment opportunities to all of its employees and applicants for employment without regard to the individuals race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Proctor absolutely prohibits and will not tolerate any verbal, physical or other conduct that belittles or demeans any individual on the basis of the above-listed statuses. All employees, managers, supervisors and job applicants are guaranteed the same employment opportunities. No person or employee, no matter his or her title or position has the authority expressed, actual, apparent or implied to discriminate against any employee of Proctor.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Proctor Academy is a community of inclusion across race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, and experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
Criminal background and driving record checks are performed on all new hires.