What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Teacher position at Cheshire Academy?
Description
Cheshire Academy seeks a full-time English teacher for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year.
The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in English, preferably with a master’s degree in English. A background in independent/boarding school teaching is also highly preferred. Cheshire Academy is an IB World School, and large majorities of our students take IB English courses toward their graduation requirements and the IB Diploma. Experience with the IB is therefore also a plus.
Cheshire Academy is a dynamic work environment and a school that values flexibility, support, and growth for both students and colleagues. An ability to differentiate instruction and work with students of varying learning strengths is key. We focus on students becoming increasingly independent, reflective, and agentic learners. Candidates should value a discussion-based classroom, possess a willingness to try out new and diverse texts, and approach the teaching of writing through individualized feedback over multiple drafts and revisions.
Other Responsibilities Include
School provided housing is not guaranteed for the academic year of 2025-2026.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check. School housing is not guaranteed.
Requirements
Ideal candidates will also embrace an antiracist and inclusive mindset, demonstrate a commitment to education for global citizenship, and be excited about transforming curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of today’s learners.
Minimally, this candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in English.
Cheshire Academy seeks a full-time English teacher for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year.
The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in English, preferably with a master’s degree in English. A background in independent/boarding school teaching is also highly preferred. Cheshire Academy is an IB World School, and large majorities of our students take IB English courses toward their graduation requirements and the IB Diploma. Experience with the IB is therefore also a plus.
Cheshire Academy is a dynamic work environment and a school that values flexibility, support, and growth for both students and colleagues. An ability to differentiate instruction and work with students of varying learning strengths is key. We focus on students becoming increasingly independent, reflective, and agentic learners. Candidates should value a discussion-based classroom, possess a willingness to try out new and diverse texts, and approach the teaching of writing through individualized feedback over multiple drafts and revisions.
Other Responsibilities Include
- Advising;
- Contributing four points to the co-curricular;
- Rotating weekend team responsibilities;
- Residential/dormitory duties (if housing is provided.)
- Must have a valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CT “A” endorsement for purposes of transporting students.
- Boys Tennis (Head Coach)
- Track and Field
- Girls Lacrosse
- Football
- Baseball
- Boys and Girls Tennis
School provided housing is not guaranteed for the academic year of 2025-2026.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check. School housing is not guaranteed.
Requirements
Ideal candidates will also embrace an antiracist and inclusive mindset, demonstrate a commitment to education for global citizenship, and be excited about transforming curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of today’s learners.
Minimally, this candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in English.
