Upper School English Long Term Substitute (2025-2026)

Reports to: Head of Upper School

Approximate Start Date: Immediately

Approximate End Date: 10/24/2025

The successful candidate will be an educator who displays passion for teaching high school English and literature; other responsibilities and competencies include:

Teaching 6 sections of English, composed of English 1 (9th grade) and Honors English 2 (10th grade)

Demonstrating cultural competence and the ability to connect with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and parents

Exhibiting superior teaching skills that demonstrate best practices, including inquiry-based learning, differentiated instruction, and facilitation

Designing and delivering lessons that are supportive of Ravenscroft’s mission to “nurture individual potential and prepare students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world”

Understanding the development of Upper School students and displaying a passion for working with this age group

Connecting with students, challenging them, and shifting pedagogical practice to meet the needs of diverse learners

Advising approximately 12 students and facilitating the integration of our “Lead from Here” curriculum 

Demonstrating effective technology skills, including the ability to use our learning management systems (including, but not limited to, Canvas and Veracross) 

Experience supporting social emotional learning inside and outside of the classroom; an eagerness and ability to support our Lead From Here curriculum

Participating in other aspects of the School community as desired by the candidate (i.e. athletics, committees, etc.). The ability and willingness to coach a sport is strongly desired.

Demonstrating a growth mindset and the ability to receive feedback, adapt to different learners’ needs, and become a valued colleague in a strong and cohesive English department 

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:

Must demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding for the diverse backgrounds in our community

Place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff and parents

Ability to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds

The capacity to model an attitude of unyielding curiosity and a growth mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Strong organizational skills needed with the ability to use multiple technological tools required

Adaptable, flexible, and a team-oriented personality

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field required; MA or MEd degree highly desirable

Experience teaching English preferred

Experience coaching preferred