English Instructor- Full-Time

Phillips Exeter Academy•Exeter, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The English department is seeking a passionate and energetic full-time English Instructor to begin in August 2026. This role involves teaching reading, writing, and discussion skills to diverse high school students (grades 9-12) in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be eager to contribute to a writing curriculum that emphasizes voice and skill, and a literature curriculum that spans various authors, genres, and historical periods. Enthusiasm for working with adolescents both inside and outside the classroom is essential. This position requires active participation in the Academy's academic, extracurricular, and residential programs.

Requirements

Experience teaching in a classroom setting for a minimum of 2 years. Equivalent experience may be considered.
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to be active participants in the Academy's academic, extracurricular, and residential programs.
Demonstrated commitment to engaging with students beyond the classroom and contributing to a vibrant campus life through participation in extracurricular activities.
Successfully complete a criminal background check (upon hire and reviewed every 5 years).
Clean Driving record (upon hire and reviewed annually).

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in English, or a related field is preferred.
Experience supporting extracurricular programs, particularly Student-led Club & Activities Advisers (Robotics, La Alianza Latina affinity group, The Exonian newspaper) or Interscholastic Athletics (Crew/rowing, Water Polo, Track).
Related education or experience, or other aspects of independent school life to which you are well-suited to support, if no direct extracurricular experience.
Understanding of and resonance with the Harkness teaching style, mission, and values.

Responsibilities

Teach reading, writing, and discussion skills to a diverse student body in grades 9-12.
Creatively contribute to a writing curriculum that values the development of voice and skill.
Contribute to a literature curriculum that includes a range of authors, genres, and historical periods.
Teach four classes per trimester, all student-centered discussions around a Harkness table.
Actively participate in the school’s broad offering of activities (e.g., coaching, advising student clubs, and/or committee work).
Typically reside in campus housing and play a critical role in cultivating the community-centered student dormitory life.
Be responsible for one weekend per month and one to two nights per week of dormitory duty.
Serve as mentors to student advisees throughout students’ time at Exeter, acting as the main liaison between an advisee’s family/guardian and the Academy.
Enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.