Asst. Professor - English jobs in Monterey, CA

Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 770 students on two campuses in beautiful Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond. 

Stevenson School is seeking an English Teacher, Grades 9-11, to start August 2024. The ideal candidate will possess content expertise and demonstrated ability to draw on a variety of pedagogical approaches to support a wide array of learning styles and abilities in the teaching of English literature and writing. The English teacher will be a member of the Pebble Beach campus faculty team. 

At this time this is a day faculty position. As Stevenson is a boarding school there may be a future opportunity to participate in our residential program with accommodations provided. In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Teach five sections of English to students in grades 9-11
• Teach analytical writing skills from the paragraph level to the multi-paragraph level; clarify goals for each writing assignment; use writing assignments to build skills from low-stakes writing to high-stakes writing.
• Provide grades and feedback on writing assignments, including the option of using narrative rubrics and in-person meetings. 
• Be supportive and philosophically aligned with the mission of the school: a passion for learning and achievement; the core values of safety, trust, respect, belonging, and inclusion; and a commitment to equity and inclusion. 
• Prioritize a student-centered approach to instruction, which includes providing students lots of opportunities to show their learning through all-class and small-group discussions, discussion posts, sharing annotations, presentations, and projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the department and on course teams on both content and skill-driven lesson plans, including the teaching of writing and discussion skills. 
• Keep students accountable for their original work by varying writing assignments from short, in-class writing assignments to scaffolded longer writing assignments. Be familiar with the ways students might be tempted to use outside sources like ChatGPT and online literary guides. 
• Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues in a timely and professional manner
• Contribute talents and skills to the school community in additional capacities, including coaching and advising

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in English or related field; advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of 3-years of previous teaching experience at the secondary level or equivalent professional experience relevant to working with high school students 
• Excellent classroom management skills, which may include but not be limited to varying activities in the classroom to keep students engaged, addressing unwanted behavior both during and after class, as necessary, and engaging in productive relationships with students, both in and out of the classroom. 
• Excellent organizational skills, particularly keeping course pages updated with a calendar/schedule for students to know what is expected of them each day, and grading assignments in a timely manner so students can learn from their prior work. 
• Demonstrated confidence and aptitude with the use of instructional technology, including having an understanding of the online resources, both productive and unproductive, available to our students.
• Demonstrated confidence and aptitude with the use of instructional technology, such as Google Tools and related resources
• Ability to contribute significantly to an established area of co-curricular life, such as coaching at either the junior varsity or varsity level, or club advising, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect with all members of the community 
• Demonstrated interest in being part of a collaborative team
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and the integrity of all aspects of information disseminated within or external to the school community
• Commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree
• Capacity to teach multiple disciplines
• Fluency in multiple languages

In addition to competitive salary, Stevenson is pleased to provide a comprehensive benefits package including Anthem Blue Cross health insurance plans and generous retirement plan contributions. Housing support is offered for eligible employees. Resources to support advanced degree work, as well as participation in professional conferences, workshops, summer study, and travel, are also available. Delicious meals are provided throughout the day when school is in session.

Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Stevenson is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations, as needed, along with an introduction to the local area, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews.

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of teaching philosophy to:

Susan Fahey Khanna, Director of Human Resources