English Classroom Teacher

English Teacher – Upper School

Position available immediately for a full-time English teacher starting academic year .

Successful candidates will fill a role within a large and diverse English Department.

Teaching assignment:
Upper School English classes, grades 9-12. Specific schedule within the English Department yet to be determined.

Ability to teach Humanities classes outside of the English Department is a plus.

Accountability:
Classroom teachers are overseen by the Associate Head, and report directly to either the Principal (middle school) or the Assistant Head for Faculty and Academic Affairs (upper school) in fulfilling all responsibilities.

Expectations of the position:
Working individually and collaboratively, Thornton Academy classroom teachers develop and provide appropriate, meaningful, and coherent learning experiences that match, challenge and extend students’ knowledge and skills; assess student progress regularly through a range of methods; incorporate digital age tools and resources to apply learning to authentic, real‑world problems; and utilize best practices and assessment data in planning and delivering curriculum and instruction.

Qualifications Desired:
Minimum bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field; two or more years of teaching experience preferred but not required; state certification preferred but not required.

The Thornton Academy Board of Trustees has adopted a non-discrimination policy. Thornton Academy considers all applicants without regard to race, age, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital, veteran, or any other legally protected status.