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Job Summary:

Brookwood seeks an outstanding English teacher that has a deep knowledge of adolescent child development and best practices for teaching grades 5-8, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and an infectious sense of fun. Brookwood actively pursues candidates with a strong focus on multiculturalism, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The ideal candidate will have strong English teaching pedagogy and content knowledge. The candidate will put students’ needs at the center of decision-making, will be a self-reflective educator who models a growth mindset, and will be an inspiration to and collaborator with a high-performing faculty. Brookwood seeks an English teacher that will actively incorporate anti-bias and social justice standards into their unit design.

Essential Duties:

• Teaching English classes to multiple grade levels (Grades 5-8)
• To communicate regularly with other faculty, administration, and parents about the academic, social, and emotional health of students
• In addition to developing lesson plans and instructional materials, the candidate must use a variety of strategies to meet the learning needs of children
• Advisor to a small group of students, prioritizing their social, emotional and mental well-being
• Upper School teachers also assist with responsibilities outside of their subject (recess duty, leading student clubs, field trips, and co-leading/leading an immersive week long program in May called Steep Week)
• Upper School teachers ideally coach one or two seasons of Grades 5 – 8 athletics for an additional stipend
• Engage in professional development to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals at Brookwood

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in education or English
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience and proficiency with culturally responsive teaching practices and social/emotional learning

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates or candidates from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. We are committed to an inclusive school experience for all those who come to work at Brookwood.

To Apply:

To apply, please email Olivia Shouvlin, Administrative Assistant to Division Heads at oshouvlin@brookwood.edu. and have these items ready to upload:

• Your PDF resume / Your CV
• Your cover letter / statement of educational philosophy

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Thank you so much for your time and interest – we’re very much looking forward to hearing from you!