English Teacher, Grades 9-12

The Bishop's School • La Jolla, CA

12d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bishop’s School seeks a full-time English teacher beginning in August 2026. Ideal candidates will demonstrate capacity to teach high school English with the ability to teach additional course offerings based on departmental need, and will possess a strong foundation in curriculum development, literature, and writing instruction. The English Department seeks candidates who are flexible, creative, collaborative, and eager to teach upper school students. Bishop’s faculty communicate regularly with students, parents and administrators on student progress and are regularly expected to supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day and after school. In addition to teaching, faculty serve as advisors to students and offer daily office hours.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in English or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in high school English
• Experience facilitating student-led discussions
• Demonstrated excellence in guiding diverse learners toward deep engagement in challenging literature
• Experience in and passion for teaching both canonical and contemporary texts
• Expertise in process-based writing instruction
• Interest in supporting current co-curricular programs
• An unequivocal passion for working with adolescents and supporting them in all facets of their lives
• Demonstrated commitment and competency in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction
• Eagerness to collaborate with other department members in creating meaningful, relevant, learner-centered classroom experiences
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and the broader school community
• Strong work ethic, time management, verbal, written language, and interpersonal skills
• Irrespective of own religious orientation, ability to support the School’s mission and values as a school founded in the Episcopal tradition
• Commitment to well-being as the foundation for growth

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in English or education (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of English
• Meaningfully engage with students through advisory
• Engage in co-curricular activities as assigned
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues in the development of curriculum and meaningful, relevant, learner-centered classroom experiences
• Employ a variety of pedagogical approaches to support an array of learning styles
• Be available to students during office hours and at other times throughout the day to provide guidance and support as needed
• Provide timely communication to students and their parents/guardians relating to grading and current academic standing
• Uphold the School’s Core Values
• Demonstrate professionalism and tact
• Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates
• Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure
• Comply with School’s reporting policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance plans
• generous PTO
• robust professional development opportunities
• chef-prepared lunch provided to employees at no charge on a daily basis when school is in session

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time