Upper School English Teacher (SPRING 2026)
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Decent value due to clear compensation offerings, though positioned as a contractor with specific expectations that might limit some candidate interest.
- Annual salary of $65,000 with contract terms
- Encouragement of diverse learning and engagement in literature
- Requires experience in teaching English at upper levels
Pros
- Clear salary offering at $65,000 per year
- Contract role allows specialization in English education
- Supports diverse and inclusive educational frameworks
Cons
- Contract work may not appeal to candidates seeking permanent roles
- Potential limitations in career advancement within a contract framework
- Specific requirements might deter less experienced applicants
Who it's for
Mid-Level • Contract, on-site teaching
Good fit
- Experienced English teachers passionate about education
- Individuals committed to diversity and inclusion in teaching
- Teachers wanting to inspire young women's potential through literature
Not recommended for
- New graduates or inexperienced teachers
- Candidates with a preference for permanent positions
- Those resistant to departmental collaboration and engagement
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
National Cathedral School seeks a passionate and experienced Upper-School English teacher who believes in the power of young women and is dedicated to nurturing their curiosity and potential. This is a full time position starting January 2026. The successful candidate will help students embrace a love of literature while fostering critical thinking and maintaining a challenging curriculum within a supportive environment.
The ideal candidate:
- Has experience teaching authors from diverse backgrounds and developing lessons integrating culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Is committed to successful and developmentally appropriate teaching of writing, including having expert knowledge of the elements of literary analysis and writing mechanics.
- Demonstrates pedagogical skill with the ability to differentiate to meet the needs of a variety of learners.
- Understands and appreciates working with students of this age and displays strong classroom management skills.
- Uses a variety of approaches to deliver instruction and ensure student mastery.
- Enjoys being an active member of the school community that extends beyond the classroom.
- Holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature.
- Has relevant teaching experience or a degree in education.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching a full-time load of 4 sections
- Participating and collaborating within the full department to ensure excellent scope and sequence.
- Serving as an advisor or homeroom teacher and advocating for students in this capacity
- Communicating with colleagues, students and parents on a regular basis
Teachers are on campus from 7:45 am to approximately 4:00 pm. Additional responsibilities include participating in department, division and faculty meetings, holding regular office hours, as well as attending chapel, cathedral services, and assemblies. Faculty participate in the life of the school by supervising a study hall and sponsoring a student club.
The National Cathedral School is grounded in the Episcopal promise to honor the dignity of every human being. We believe a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community fosters intellectual excellence and empathy needed to amplify the collective power of young women to enrich and improve a dynamic world. We therefore seek candidates who will embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to ensure a strongly connected and engaged community in and outside of the classroom.
