Poly Prep seeks applicants for the position of Upper School English Teacher. The ideal  candidate will possess strong content area knowledge, especially in a field like postcolonial or  African-American literature; experience teaching academic writing; a passion for teaching  adolescents; a history of professional development; effective communication skills with  students, families, and colleagues; a commitment to collaboration; and flexibility. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Teaching: 

• Teach four sections of Upper School English (9th-12th Grade) 
• Maintain an accurate electronic gradebook
• Effectively and supportively communicate with students and families ? Provide written and oral feedback on student progress consistently throughout the school year

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Advise a club or activity 
• Demonstrate energetic commitment to professional development
• Attend and contribute to meetings during and after the school day, including but not limited to departmental, committee, divisional and grade-level meetings ? Accompany students on occasional curricular trips 
• Attend community events throughout the school year

Poly Prep strives to be an equitable, just, and diverse community, one proud of and deeply  committed to empowering students to discover who they are and what they want to be. In  keeping with the country day school philosophy, we seek community members who will share a  passion for learning in and out of the classroom. Every educator at Poly Prep aspires to uphold  our mission “to support and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to  act with intelligence, imagination and--above all--character.”

We offer a supportive environment, with a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life  insurance, a generous match on our 403(b) retirement plan, long-term disability, flexible  spending account, pre-tax commute benefit, and free lunch).  

How to Apply:  Interested applicants should go to https://polyprep.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0u74t?source=NAIS to submit their cover letter, resume, and evidence of qualifications to Peter Nowakoski, Chair of English Department.