Junior High English Teacher, Grades 7-9

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pinewood is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic full-time Junior High English Teacher, Grades 7-9 for the 2026-27 school year.

Because Pinewood is unique in requiring students to take two discrete, concurrent English courses per year, this position entails teaching four sections (2 preps) of junior high literature and/or junior high writing.

Accordingly, this junior high teacher will collaborate with team members to create meaningful and challenging course content that integrates thoughtful pedagogical practices and technology to enhance student learning.

Such a practice includes designing lesson plans and assessments that secure student understanding, mark progress, and scaffold English content so that students are prepared for the transition to the next year’s reading and writing demands.

Finally, this teacher will support student learning and well-being in and outside the classroom, communicate student progress to parents and administrators as needed, and be a positive and active participant in campus life.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct four junior high English courses in literature and/or writing (average class size is under 15 students) with appropriate depth and challenge.
• Collaborate with teaching teams and department members to design and to fine tune course content, lesson plans, and assessments that encourage critical thinking, interaction, and independent thought.
• Support student growth through discrete skill instruction, clear feedback, practice, variety, and challenge.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive, inclusive, equitable, and respectful classroom environment.
• Communicate and interact effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Fulfill additional school responsibilities such as advisory, supervisory, and chaperoning duties, and attending faculty meetings and school events.
• Uphold and adhere to the school’s policies and procedures.

• Teaching certification in English or a related field.
• Experience in teaching junior high English courses.
• Ability to design and implement engaging lesson plans and assessments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators.
• Commitment to creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.