High School English Teacher

High Bluff Academy; Rancho Santa Fe (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

High Bluff Academy is seeking a dynamic, student-centered High School English Teacher to join our dedicated faculty. The ideal candidate will be passionate about literature, writing instruction, and critical thinking, and committed to preparing students for college-level academic success.

This position includes teaching English 11, English 12, AP English Language and Composition, and AP English Literature and Composition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, Education, or a related field.
• Valid state teaching credential (or ability to obtain one).
• Experience teaching high school English.
• Strong background in literary analysis, research, and composition instruction.
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with technology used in modern classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of English 11 and English 12 to small class (<15 students per section).
• Teach AP English Language and AP English Literature courses aligned with College Board standards.
• Design engaging, rigorous lesson plans that promote analytical reading, academic writing, and discussion.
• Prepare students for AP examinations through effective instruction and assessment practices.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student writing.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum and vertical alignment.
• Contribute positively to the school community through advising, committees, or extracurricular involvement.

Skills

English literature

AP English instruction

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Technology in classroom

AP standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English

Teaching credential

Tools

Microsoft 365 for Education

Job description

High Bluff Academy is seeking a dynamic, student-centered High School English Teacher to join our dedicated faculty. The ideal candidate will be passionate about literature, writing instruction, and critical thinking, and committed to preparing students for college-level academic success.

This position includes teaching English 11, English 12, AP English Language and Composition, and AP English Literature and Composition. Certified or willing to become certified to teach AP Seminar and AP Research is preferred but not required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of English 11 and English 12 to small class (<15 students per section)
• Teach AP English Language and AP English Literature courses aligned with College Board standards
• Design engaging, rigorous lesson plans that promote analytical reading, academic writing, and discussion
• Prepare students for AP examinations through effective instruction and assessment practices
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student writing
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with families
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum and vertical alignment
• Contribute positively to the school community through advising, committees, or extracurricular involvement

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, Education, or a related field
• Valid state teaching credential (or ability to obtain one)
• Experience teaching high school English
• Strong background in literary analysis, research, and composition instruction
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills
• Knowledge of and/or experience with technology used in modern classrooms

Preferred:

• Experience teaching AP English Language and/or AP English Literature
• Familiarity with College Board AP curriculum and scoring standards
• Experience with AP Seminar and/or AP Research
• Demonstrated success improving student writing outcomes
• Experience with Microsoft 365 for education

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Passionate about fostering intellectual curiosity and a love of reading and writing
• Understands the challenges and opportunities of AI use in the classroom
• Skilled at guiding students through close reading and sophisticated textual analysis
• Strong mentor who supports students in developing voice, argumentation, and research skills
• Collaborative team member committed to continuous professional growth

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Supportive and collegial work environment

High Bluff Academy is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its faculty and staff. We are committed to building an inclusive learning environment that supports all students.