US English Teacher - One Year Sabbatical

Upper School English Teacher

William Penn Charter School seeks an Upper School English teacher for a sabbatical leave for the  school year. Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree in English or a closely related field (an advanced degree is preferred) and previous teaching experience, ideally at the high school level. The successful candidate will embrace student-centered pedagogy and technology use in the classroom, model curiosity and a desire for professional growth, possess an understanding of and appreciation for teaching adolescents, and exhibit a desire to build positive and meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents in a manner consistent with the School's mission.

Familiarity with the principles and practices of Quakerism and Quaker education is highly desirable. The candidate would be expected to adhere to our shared curriculum, which allows for autonomy in daily lessons and occasional units. Candidates will have the opportunity to join and contribute to a well-established and successful PK-12 English/Language Arts program.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice both in their teaching practice and in building relationships with students and other community members
• Teach two (2) Upper School English classes (options include English IX and English X), including lesson development, classroom management, and timely assessment and feedback of student work
• Attend meetings, write comments, and report grades according to predetermined dates on the school calendar
• Consistently use the assignment feature of the HUB (Penn Charter's learning management system) to post homework and dates of assessments and maintain an updated grade book also in the HUB
• Maintain a growth mindset and actively participate in faculty professional development and supervision, including observations and feedback conversations, with support from the assistant head, division director, and department chair
• Collaborate with colleagues on lesson, unit, and assessment design and follow established expectations of units in texts, timing, and assessment
• Other duties as assigned by the Upper School Director, English Department Chair, or their designee

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to teach students of varied abilities with care
• High energy, initiative, and strong work ethic
• Empathy and patience
• A capacity for flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to remain professional and courteous while interacting with students, colleagues, and parents
• A comprehensive understanding of the field of education and a demonstrated willingness to explore and embrace new pedagogical practices, technologies, and developing trends
• Exhibit a passion for teaching literature and writing and for working with adolescents
• Proficient in Google Suite & Microsoft Office programs

• Intermittent or prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Ability to lift approximately 20 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

• Previous experience teaching upper school English
• Bachelor's degree in English or a closely related field
• Experience designing and teaching student-centered English Language Arts curriculum, including the teaching of analytical writing

• Familiarity with the principles and practices of Quakerism and Quaker education
• Teacher Certification (preferred, but not required)
• Master's Degree in English education or similar field

William Penn Charter School offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. In addition, the school provides generous retirement savings options, sick leave and holidays (including winter and spring breaks), tuition remission for up to two children at a time and access to robust professional development opportunities via our Teaching and Learning Center and memberships, workshops, and conferences offered by professional organizations.

William Penn Charter School is also a qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

We will review application materials as they are submitted and interview candidates on a rolling basis until the position has been filled. William Penn Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.