Upper School English Teacher

Charlotte Latin School • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Charlotte Latin School is seeking a dynamic and passionate Upper School English Teacher to join our faculty beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. This full-time, 10-month position offers the opportunity to inspire and engage students in grades 9-12 through the study of literature, grammar, and composition. Our Upper School English curriculum includes World Literature, Composition, American Literature, AP Literature, and a variety of semester-long themed English courses, providing students with a rich and diverse literary experience. The ideal candidate loves literature and will bring expertise across multiple genres, enthusiasm, and a student-centered approach to the classroom, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading and writing.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience teaching English required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Proven ability to contribute to a high-performing team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated patience, dedication, compassion, and respect for students
• Promote critical and creative thinking
• Proven ability to facilitate dynamic classroom discussions that cultivate students' analytical thinking and authentic voices
• Proven ability to guide students through a comprehensive writing process that emphasizes iterative drafting, substantive revision, and individualized feedback
• Contribute to student life outside the classroom
• Proficient in using technology to support education
• Promote a safe classroom environment that supports student learning and is conducive to individualized and small-group instruction
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• A strong understanding of and passion for independent education, along with a commitment to the mission of Charlotte Latin School.
• A philosophical alignment with our core values and curriculum, which can be found on our website: www.charlottelatin.org , including a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

• Master's preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of writing-intensive English
• Partner with colleagues to create and update course curriculum
• Within course teams, collaborate with colleagues toward consistency in grading practices
• Assess students’ performance in a timely and consistent manner
• Provide 1:1 support to students during office hours and before and after school
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current within the field
• Additional responsibilities may include sponsoring extra-curricular activities, advising, and/or coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time