Upper School English Teacher

HOUSTON ACADEMY
Craig Selig

Head of Upper School

Upper School English Teacher
Houston Academy, Dothan, AL

Job Description:

Houston Academy is a premier independent, college preparatory school located in Dothan, AL. Houston

Academy is searching for an Upper School English teacher (beginning in the 2024-25 school year) to

teach Upper School English. The ideal applicant will possess the following:

• A master’s degree, preferably in English or measurable mastery of the subject area.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience teaching and/or a willingness to teach English in grades 9-10.
• Knowledge of the PreAP English College Board Curriculum.
• A strong commitment to students and their learning.
• Ability to use and integrate technology within the classroom.
• The personality traits of enthusiasm, creativity, imagination, and a strong desire/ability to

collaborate within the English Dept. and across content areas.

• An inspiring, innovative, and charismatic teaching style.

English Job Duties:

• Teach Upper School English courses (5 sections of English) and a study hall or an elective class.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of

instruction.

• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues,

• Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and electronic media.
• Attend professional development opportunities .
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Sponsor an extracurricular activity such as Senior Sponsor. Senior Sponsor duties include

assisting to plan and organize events such as Senior Internship, Senior Award Ceremony,

Graduation, etc.

Salary will be commensurate with degree level and teaching experience.

Houston Academy is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Southern

Association of Independent Schools, and the Alabama Association of Independent Schools.

Houston Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It strives to provide equal employment

opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion,

national origin, age, sexual orientation, handicap or disability in accordance with applicable federal and

state laws. It is the intent and resolve of Houston Academy to comply with the letter and the spirit of the

law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. This equal opportunity policy applies to all

terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion,

termination, compensation and training.

If interested in this position, please email your vitae, list of references, and a personal/educational

statement to Mr. Craig Selig at seligc@houstonacademy.com . For more information, please visit our

website at www.houstonacademy.com