Middle School English Teaching Position

Overview
The Fenn School seeks candidates for a full-time position teaching Middle School English. Reporting to the Department Chair and Division head, a successful candidate will be a skilled and collaborative English teacher who can support the mission of the School and work well with students, parents, faculty, and staff. Specific characteristics needed include strong classroom management skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Candidates should possess an understanding of the social, emotional, cognitive, and developmental aspects of middle school boys, as well as a familiarity with current best practices for helping boys become confident and successful readers and writers.

Fenn uses a salary scale to compensate its teachers based on their teaching experience. If a teacher has five years of teaching experience, they would be on Step 5 of the salary scale. Here are a few salaries for the 2025-26 school year:

Step 5: $76,690

Step 10: $92,495

Step 15: $106,885

Step 20: $114,100

Middle School English Teaching Responsibilities:

• Planning and teaching four English courses across grades six through eight
• Collaborating with colleagues in the English Department
• As an advisor, support the social, emotional, and academic development of advisees in partnership with parents and the Division Head
• Athletic coaching in Fenn’s Middle School or Upper School
• Completing regular formal reporting of student performance
• Keeping the Chair of the English Department and Head of the Middle School informed about student progress
• Engaging in Fenn’s professional growth program
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Experience teaching English to middle school students.
• Bachelor's degree required; additional training or experience preferred
• Creates a dynamic and engaging classroom experience for students, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines.
• Ability to adjust teaching approaches to best support critical thinking, writing, and creativity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work in a school setting
• Well-developed classroom management skills
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues, especially in the area of developing interdisciplinary projects
• Experience with implementing technology and multimedia in the classroom
• An appreciation and respect for educating middle school boys

The Fenn School is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. A successful candidate will, therefore, be a proactive and collaborative educator who is also committed to the manifestation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in the Fenn community. The ideal candidate will be able to support Fenn’s mission in all work with students, parents, faculty, and staff. Fenn strongly encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and contact information for professional references via the Online Application. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify us at [email protected]. Receipt of materials will be acknowledged via email.

The Fenn School does not discriminate in hiring or terms or conditions of employment on the basis of sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, age, marital status, military or veteran status, application for military service, race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $69,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person