High School English Teacher (rev.11042026)

Ensworth School•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensworth School seeks an experienced English teacher to join its high school faculty. The successful applicant will teach a range of high school English courses, including core courses in world and American literature and potentially electives such as AP English Literature. The role requires strong subject-area and pedagogical knowledge, proficiency with educational technology, flexibility in working with different learners, and a growth mindset. The teacher is expected to uphold Ensworth’s mission, vision, and conduct standards and demonstrate moral integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline, compassion, humor, and joy. The position includes teaching five sections of high school English, depending on other responsibilities; assessing and communicating student progress with support from the English Department Chair; advising a small group of students; and supporting and supervising students inside and outside the classroom. Employees are generally required to work on campus, with limited remote work possible only under specified circumstances and with prior written approval. The role may require flexible hours for before- and after-school or weekend events, as well as occasional training outside normal working hours or during summer months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Three or more years of experience in a high school setting.
Highly developed organizational skills.
Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students, co-workers, and parents.
Teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, problem-solving skills, and congeniality.
Successful completion of background screening and verification.
Ability to work flexible hours to support before- and after-school or weekend events.
Ability to work on campus, except where limited remote work is approved in writing by a direct supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching a variety of high school English courses.
Ability to teach core courses in world and American literature and a range of electives, including AP English Literature.
Ability to work with a range of learners.
Strong pedagogical content knowledge and proficiency with educational technology.
A growth mindset.
Demonstrated commitment to the principles expressed in the Ensworth Vision Statement.

Responsibilities

Abide by Ensworth’s Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct.
Commit to the ideals expressed in Ensworth’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.
Adhere to the Essential Expectations of Ensworth Faculty.
Teach five sections of high school English, depending on other responsibilities.
Integrate technology to support curricular aims and help students effectively achieve their goals.
Continually assess student progress and communicate academic performance with the support of the English Department Chair.
Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and monitor each advisee’s academic, social, and personal well-being at Ensworth.
Provide student support and supervision inside and outside the classroom.
Participate periodically in training sessions to stay current with teaching methods, practices, and knowledge in the field, as required by grade level or position.
Perform other duties as assigned.