English Teacher

Description
Fay School seeks a dynamic, flexible, and creative English Teacher who understands how to engage and inspire elementary and middle school students. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a subject-area degree and previous English teaching experience. Outside the classroom, the English teacher is an advisor to a small group of students, coaches or assists in afternoon programs, and may participate in the residential life program.

This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits. Campus housing may be available. This is a 10-month, in-person position.

Beginning August 2026

Fay School seeks a dynamic, flexible, and creative English Teacher who understands how to engage and inspire elementary and middle school students. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a subject-area degree and previous English teaching experience. Outside the classroom, the English teacher is an advisor to a small group of students, coaches or assists in afternoon programs, and may participate in the residential life program.

This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits. Campus housing may be available. This is a 10-month, in-person position.

A bachelor's degree in English, English teaching, education, or a related field is required. A master's degree is strongly preferred.

• Preparing and delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons to students in grades 5-7
• Effectively using technology to enhance instruction and learning
• Assessing student performance and providing feedback that supports growth and development
• Conducting parent conferences and communicating effectively with parents and families
• Collaborate with colleagues in grade-level team meetings and department meetings
• As an advisor, serve as a primary point of contact for parents and families
• Engage in two trimesters of afternoon duties as assigned
• Actively support and promote a school culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Fay School values teachers who believe in differentiated and developmentally-aligned approaches to teaching and learning, integrate instructional technology, understand the importance of cultural competence, and are attuned to the social and emotional growth of young students. Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community. This is a salaried position. The annual salary is determined by years of teaching experience and ranges from $65,000 to $103,000.

Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any other category protected under applicable law, in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities. At Fay, faculty and staff engage in and support school-wide equity and inclusion efforts.

Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our school community.