Upper School English Teacher - 2025-26

Ravenscroft; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Upper School English teacher to join their vibrant community. This role involves teaching high school English literature and composition, fostering genuine connections with students, and demonstrating cultural competence. The ideal candidate will exhibit superior teaching skills, utilize technology effectively, and engage in the broader school community. With a commitment to nurturing individual potential, this position offers an opportunity to inspire and challenge students in their educational journey. If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Generous medical/dental coverage

TIAA retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate empathy and understanding of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5 sections of English literature and/or composition.
• Design lessons supporting Ravenscroft’s mission and curriculum.

Skills

Empathy

Cultural Competence

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Technology Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field

MA or MEd degree

Tools

Canvas

Veracross

Job description

Raleigh Main Campus
7409 Falls of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615, USA

Ravenscroft is an independent, coeducational day school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 1,250 students in grades PreK-12.

We are actively looking to welcome an Upper School English teacher to join our community of educators who actively strive to be diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Our candidates should demonstrate empathy, knowledge, and an understanding of the diverse backgrounds in our community; place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff, and parents; be able to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds; and have the capacity to model an attitude of curiosity and a growth mindset.

Reports to: Head of Upper School

The successful candidate will be an educator who displays passion for teaching high school English and literature; other responsibilities and competencies include:

• Teaching 5 sections of English literature and/or composition. Specific teaching assignments will depend on our needs and the qualifications of a successful candidate. Teachers typically teach 2-3 different courses.
• Demonstrating cultural competence and the ability to connect with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Exhibiting superior teaching skills that demonstrate best practices, including inquiry-based learning, differentiated instruction, and facilitation.
• Advising approximately 12 students and facilitating the integration of our “Lead from Here” curriculum.
• Designing and delivering lessons that are supportive of Ravenscroft’s mission to “nurture individual potential and prepare students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.”
• Understanding the development of Upper School students and displaying a passion for working with this age group.
• Connecting with students, challenging them, and shifting pedagogical practice to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrating effective technology skills, including the ability to use our learning management systems (including, but not limited to, Canvas and Veracross).
• Experience supporting social emotional learning inside and outside of the classroom; an eagerness and ability to support our Lead From Here curriculum.
• Participating in other aspects of the School community as desired by the candidate (i.e., athletics, committees, etc.). The ability and willingness to coach a sport is strongly desired.
• Demonstrating a growth mindset and the ability to receive feedback, adapt to different learners’ needs, and become a valued colleague in a strong and cohesive English department.

Qualifying Characteristics:

• Must demonstrate empathy, knowledge, and an understanding for the diverse backgrounds in our community.
• Place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds.
• The capacity to model an attitude of unyielding curiosity and a growth mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong organizational skills needed with the ability to use multiple technological tools required.
• Adaptable, flexible, and a team-oriented personality.

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field required; MA or MEd degree highly desirable.
• Experience teaching English preferred.
• Experience coaching preferred.

Salary/Benefits: Ravenscroft School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a compensation plan that compares favorably with those of regional peer schools. A full benefits package includes TIAA retirement and generous medical/dental coverage, and equals the best plans in Independent Schools.