St. Andrew’s seeks a full-time English teacher for the 2021-22 academic year. St. Andrew’s was founded almost a century ago with an unprecedented approach to financial aid and has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work; this commitment is not an addendum, but deeply woven into the fabric of our school culture.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Typical job responsibilities of a St. Andrew's teacher include the following:

• Three or four class sections;
• Two seasons of athletic coaching or two seasons of a major, non-athletic extracurricular program;
• Dormitory duty once or twice a week;
• Weekend duty once every three weekends;
• Participation in school committees and activities.

Job Qualifications:

St. Andrew’s seeks a full-time English teacher, for grades 9-12, to join a department whose pedagogy is grounded in authentic demonstrations of student learning. We’re looking for people who love literature, ideas, discussion, and writing. Candidates should believe in students and their ability to grow and develop, demonstrating a deep dedication to meeting the needs of diverse student learners. Candidates should show a lively interest in pedagogy, collaboration, and professional development, and an ongoing commitment to cultural competence. Interested candidates should have a BA in English, Literature or a closely related field; a graduate degree and/or teaching experience are beneficial but not required.

As a fully residential school community, we seek candidates who, in addition to the language and proficiencies described above, have a passion for teaching and a deep appreciation and respect for the privilege and honor of teaching and living with adolescents. Please see "The Profession of Boarding School Teaching at St. Andrew's" for a more detailed description of our approach to teaching.

Conditions of Hire:

Applicant must complete a criminal background check, inclusive of fingerprinting.  In addition, applicant must complete satisfactory reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state employment laws, and any other required condition of employment.

To Apply:

St. Andrew’s School is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds, faith, and persuasions, and seek to foster an inclusive, welcoming community environment.

Interested candidates should send an introductory letter, teaching philosophy, current resume or CV, transcript of relevant course, and a list of references to: recruitment@standrews-de.org.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call 302-285-4211. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  St. Andrew’s School is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.