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in The Plains, VA
English Teacher
Estimated Pay | $31 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | The Plains, Virginia |
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About this job
Job Description
ENGLISH TEACHER
Position Announcement
Opportunity:
Wakefield School, located in The Plains, Virginia, seeks a dynamic and innovative Middle School teacher who loves working with young people, to serve as a member of its faculty beginning in August of 2024. This full-time position, which includes benefits, would include Middle School classes in both Literature and Composition, and advising 8-10 students in that division. The ideal candidate would have independent school teaching experience, a degree in English, and be committed to ongoing professional development.
At Wakefield School, we take pride in fostering an environment where our students are
challenged and nurtured. Wakefield strives to ensure an engaging, purposeful, and
collaborative experience, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive in a deep and
imaginative inquiry.
This position is well served by a teacher with a desire to craft the program offerings and
grow with the needs of the School. Especially exciting is the opportunity to craft a curriculum connecting interdisciplinary approaches to research, writing, and communications.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Embrace and model a culture of innovation and evolution in curriculum and instruction.
- Authentically engage with students embracing the unique culture of Wakefield School.
- Serve as an advisor and advocate for students including academic and personal growth needs of assigned advisees.
- Serve as an engaged faculty member collaborating with others in setting the professional practices and curriculum for the school.
About Wakefield School:
Established in 1972, Wakefield School is a private independent college-preparatory day
school for students in Junior Kindergarten through grade 12 engaging in a rigorous and
inspiring liberal arts curriculum. We believe the greatest challenge in education is preparing people to thrive in a world that is rapidly evolving. Yet certain fundamental skills will always be necessary for the successful and joyful pursuit of lifelong learning: acting ethically, thinking critically, and communicating effectively. It is to the development of these timeless qualities that Wakefield School’s mission is dedicated. The mission of Wakefield School is to foster the character, curiosity, and clear voices the world needs. Located on a 65-acre campus in the picturesque village of The Plains, Virginia, Wakefield serves nearly 400 students from
our surrounding area.
Please submit your letter of interest and resume electronically to employment@wakefieldschool.org