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BRENTWOOD SCHOOL

Middle School English Teacher

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a Middle School English Teacher (6th/7th grade) to begin in August of 2026. We are seeking an experienced, innovative teacher to join our collaborative team. The successful candidate will embrace collaborative curriculum design and work closely as part of a teaching team to create and continuously refine curriculum. Ideally, applicants will be experienced practitioners of backward design based on clearly defined curricular understandings and have experience developing curriculum variations to challenge all learners.

Sixth grade is a time when children begin to move away from their youth and toward adolescence. Students are increasingly focused on their “coming of age,” and our core literature selection reflects this important and critical shift in their lives. Reading classic literature and more recently published novels creates opportunities for students to enhance self-awareness, explore diverse perspectives, and consider social consciousness. The writing program covers a variety of skills that help each student develop a foundation in and appreciation for the English language. Writing abilities are developed through assignments that emphasize different styles such as expository, creative, narrative, essay, and poetry. The mechanics of writing are also stressed and include spelling, punctuation, and grammar. During the year students write a personal memoir reflecting on a significant event or experience in their lives, as well as host lively discussions at the Harkness table.

Our seventh-grade course presents materials and teaches skills that will serve as the student’s foundation in English throughout the Brentwood School experience. The course is divided into components: grammar, concentrating on obtaining a solid understanding of the parts of speech and moving into more complex concepts; vocabulary, extending the student’s vocabulary while teaching strategies for deciphering meaning and analyzing words; writing, emphasizing the formal rules of composition and organizational structures, while incorporating creative writing and projects; and literature, exposing students to a variety of literary forms, including prose novels, graphic novels, short stories, and poetry. In literature and in their writing, students will examine the concept of “power” and will ask questions such as: How do we define power? How is it obtained and maintained? Who are the insiders and outsiders in society and why? The English curriculum, where appropriate, is aligned with the 7th grade Global Studies curriculum.

Individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with prior experience in and a passion for teaching Middle School students are encouraged to apply. A minimum of a college bachelor’s degree is required; however, a master’s degree is preferred.

It is expected that a successful candidate will:

• Teach four sections of 6th/7th Middle School English
• Design and coordinate curriculum with other members of the department and within teaching teams for each assigned course and liaise with other departments and centers to build cross-disciplinary experiences
• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress and communicate with parents and Middle School teams regarding student progress
• Exhibit knowledge of course content, current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in history pedagogy by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis
• Participate in regular, purposeful pedagogy meetings and professional development sessions
• Engage and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs
• Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view
• Create lessons and projects that are inclusive of the diversity and multiculturalism in our community
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues
• Engage in professional and personal development with a consistent commitment to growth
• Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills
• Perform additional duties and participate in the life of the school

In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities:

• Commitment to professional growth and to high professional standards
• Flexibility
• Sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development
• A commitment to fairness and fostering community
• Strong collaboration and cross-cultural competency

While being vaccinated for COVID-19 is not required, it is strongly recommended.

COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's diverse and talented faculty ranges widely in experience level, from those new to teaching to veterans who are experts in their respective disciplines with 30+ years of experience. Our salary range, of $82,000 to $135,000, includes all levels of experience. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, and number of months worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunch time, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and schedule.

For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.bwscampus.com.

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