English Teacher

Mayfield Senior School, an independent Catholic girls' high school, seeks a mission-driven, dynamic, and student-centered English Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt faculty position.

Rooted in the Holy Child commitment to educating the “whole child” and launching young women for success, Mayfield Senior seeks an experienced English educator with strong content knowledge in literature and writing, pedagogical expertise, and a deep understanding of how students learn best in discussion-driven, reading- and writing-intensive classrooms.

The successful candidate will inspire curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking while fostering a classroom community grounded in respect, collaboration, and intellectual engagement. This teacher will be an integral member of the school community, contributing fully to the life of the school. Responsibilities include teaching four to five sections of English (which may include honors and/or AP-level courses) and fulfilling other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Positivity and enthusiasm for all aspects of school life
• Deep expertise and passion for literature, writing, and inquiry-based learning
• Commitment to cultivating student voice, discussion, and critical thinking
• Patience, persistence, and adaptability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Model and promote the mission, values, and Holy Child charism of the school
• Employ diverse instructional strategies to support a range of learners
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous English curricula for high school students
• Teach college-preparatory, honors, and/or AP-level English courses