What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School English Teacher position at Wyoming Seminary?
Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent, coeducational Toddler-to-Postgraduate school with campuses in Kingston and Forty Fort, Pennsylvania. The Upper School has a composition of about 40% boarding and 60% day students. Guided by our mission and motto, we seek to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders, and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century. Through excellent academic, arts, and academic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community.
Wyoming Seminary Upper School has an opening for a full-time English Teacher to start in August 2022. The ideal candidate must be a dynamic individual who possesses a willingness to work closely with departmental colleagues, participate in curriculum design, and be willing to teach a wide range of courses within the department. The successful candidate will join an experienced, dedicated faculty that is deeply committed to the entire student experience.
Responsibilities:
- Teach four to five courses per term: a possible mix of freshmen and sophomore yearlong classes, as well as junior and senior electives
- Provide academic support to students outside of class time
- Serve as advisor for a small cohort of students
- Participate in department and faculty meetings
- Supervise or assist with two co- or extra-curricular activities
- Cover study halls, campus spaces and other related duties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in English/Literature or a related field required, advanced degree preferred
- Secondary teaching or relevant experience preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth
- Experience or interest in coaching sports, dorm parenting, and/or running student activities
- Proficiency with current educational technology and with a range of current pedagogical techniques
- Invested in positively and actively contributing to the school’s growth and development
To apply for the position, send your cover letter and resume to Wyoming Seminary, Attention: Randy Granger, 201 N. Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704 or deansoffice@wyomingseminary.org.
Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects the disparate cultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff, and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values, and vision.