Anticipated High School English Teacher

Smithfield; Smithfield, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield High School in Smithfield, Rhode Island seeks a full-time English teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to lead grades nine through twelve in English & Language Arts.

The role emphasizes engaging instruction, collaboration with colleagues, and participation in school-wide initiatives to foster critical thinking and strong communication skills. Must be RIDE certified; citizenship, residency, or work visa requirements apply.

Qualifications

• RIDE certified required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to Grades 9–12.
• Begin with the 2026-2027 school year.

Job description

High School English Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5886843

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

English Teacher for Smithfield High School beginning with the 2026-2027 School Year.

Must be RIDE certified

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Welcome to Smithfield High School

Smithfield High School educates the town’s students from grades nine through twelve. Our graduates possess a common core of knowledge and skills and develop as lifelong learners, analytical thinkers, effective communicators, and productive members of the global community. Through an adaptive and challenging learning environment, the administration, faculty and staff strive to meet the needs of every student. In addition to traditional coursework, SHS offers seven Career and Technical Pathway programs that offer embedded workplace learning, certifications, and credentials that allow our students to excel in life after high school.At the heart of our educational community are Smithfield High School’s core values and beliefs. Our foundation lies in our core academic expectations, ensuring that each student is an effective communicator, a lifelong learner, a practical problem-solver, a responsible citizen, and an informed thinker. SHS works in conjunction with the family and community stakeholders to educate the whole child. Along with our strong academic curriculum and CTE Pathways, we provide various support services including mental specialists, behavioral health specialists, and guidance counselors. SHS also offers extensive extra-curricular sports teams, clubs and organizations. We are very proud of the formation and successful implementation of our Unified Basketball team, which partners SHS students with and without intellectual disabilities.Our primary focus is on creating an environment where students feel safe. We pride ourselves on building relationships with our students which in turn allows students to challenge themselves and meet with personal and academic success.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required