What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - English position at Westminster School?
English Teacher
Anticipated hiring: August 15, 2022
Westminster School, one of the leading small independent boarding schools in the country, is a diverse, co-educational high school, a close-knit community of 95 faculty and 412 students (75 percent boarding, 25 percent day students) set on a 200-acre campus in Simsbury, Connecticut. Since its founding in 1888, Westminster School has been committed to the core values of community, character, balance, and involvement. Our motto – virtute et numine – by grit and grace – defines and distinguishes the Westminster experience, our community, and our alumni.
This position will include full-time teaching responsibilities of English, along with extra-curricular involvement of coaching. Applicants should expect to be involved in all aspects of school life through service as a corridor supervisor, faculty advisor, evening and weekend duties, and other responsibilities as needed.
A bachelor’s degree is required. The successful candidate will have a strong background in English and a commitment to boarding school life. Salary is competitive; the employment package consists of excellent benefits and housing is provided. To apply, please send a resume, writing sample, and a list of references to Jess Keough, Dean of Faculty.
Westminster School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates of color. Westminster School reaffirms its long-standing nondiscriminatory policy and employs individuals of any race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin ancestry and/or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available at Westminster. Westminster does not discriminate in its hiring, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Westminster School expects all current and new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.
Work Location: One location
