Job Description
Job Description
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
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
Job Requirements
•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 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
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
Job Requirements
•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
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