English Teacher (part-time)

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlboroughs vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose.

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT :

Marlborough School seeks an engaged, highly organized, dynamic instructor to join our faculty for the 2025-2026 school year. This will be a 50% percent-time position, and the teacher will teach two sections of English across the Middle and Upper Schools (grades 7-12).

Whether in reading, writing, or speaking, the English Departments goal is to develop these skills through the study of literature. The teachers encourage students to use language artfully and interpret it critically in order to enhance the understanding of self, others, and the world. Many different teaching styles are employed, but every English class seeks to have high levels of participation in student-centered discussions. Students are challenged as writers by investigating a variety of genres and styles, with a special emphasisparticularly in the upper grade levelson the formal academic essay. The primary goals of instruction are consistent at every grade levelto strengthen the skills with which young people express themselves, and to enhance their ability to analyze the world around them.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Teach two English classes.
• Collaborate with fellow English faculty in teacher teams, contributing to lesson preparation as needed.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver academically sophisticated and pedagogically engaging lessons for the appropriate developmental level and course designation.
• Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, student services, deans, and other administrators.
• Adhere to Marlboroughs academic policies, guidelines, and expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

BENEFITS :

For more information about Marlborough School, its rigorous academic curriculum, fine arts and athletics programs, or if you would like to learn more about this position or other career opportunities, we invite you to visit the Careers link under the About drop-down menu on our website at : http : / / www.marlborough.org.

Marlborough School is an equal opportunity employer. Marlborough recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Marlborough School is a diverse, inclusive community that strives to maintain diversity in all areas of employment.