Innovative Upper School English Teacher (April–June)

Fessenden School; West Newton (MA); On-site; USD 18,633 - 25,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily hot lunch

Professional development budget

Job summary

The Fessenden School in West Newton, MA seeks a creative Upper School English Teacher (long-term substitute) to teach two Grade 7 English and two Grade 9 English from April 5, 2027, to June 15, 2027. The role aims to inspire reading, writing, and critical thinking while supporting boys’ academic growth and character development.

The position involves teaching 12 to 15 students per class, collaborating with grade-level teams, and advising a small group of students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to create a student-centered classroom.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with families and colleagues.
• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Upper School English: two Grade 7 classes and two Grade 9 classes.
• Advise a small group of students and collaborate with grade-level teams.
• Design engaging lessons and foster critical thinking, reading, and writing.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Equity & inclusion

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Fessenden School in West Newton, MA seeks a creative Upper School English Teacher (long-term substitute) to teach two Grade 7 English and two Grade 9 English from April 5, 2027, to June 15, 2027. The role aims to inspire reading, writing, and critical thinking while supporting boys’ academic growth and character development.

The position involves teaching 12 to 15 students per class, collaborating with grade-level teams, and advising a small group of students.