What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School English Teacher Q1 Fall 2025 position at Kingswood Oxford School?
Kingswood Oxford School
West Hartford, CT
Starting mid-August 2025 and extending through early November 2025 (maternity leave coverage)
Kingswood Oxford is seeking an Upper School English teacher who is passionate, innovative, and
collaborative – an educator who models a growth mindset and is committed to equity-focused
pedagogy. In addition to having a strong educational background and teaching experience in
English, successful candidates will be technologically savvy, have experience with curriculum
design, and model best teaching practices. This candidate is able to teach 9th and 12th grade English.
Optimal teaching candidates at Kingswood Oxford embody the following standards of excellence
that demonstrate a commitment to our community:
- Fosters a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students;
- Embraces KO’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; and
- Creates a culture of learning.
The position involves multiple parts:
- Teaching 3 classes of 9th grade English; and
- Teaching 1 class of a 12th grade English elective.
No other duties or responsibilities will be assigned.
Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, Kingswood Oxford is a coeducational, independent day
school for motivated students in grades 6-12. KO actively seeks to attract and welcome a diverse
population of students, faculty, and sta�, including di�erences in race, color, religion, nationality or
ethnic origin, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. At KO we believe that a
diversity of ideas and perspectives enriches our community and improves our understanding. We
continually work to increase equity and access within our learning community and seek candidates
who are similarly committed to this work. If you would like to join us in this work, we welcome your
application.
More information can be found at https://www.kingswoodoxford.org/
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to
jobopenings@kingswoodoxford.org.
Kingswood Oxford School provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color,
sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, ancestry, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other
status protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring,
training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layo�, compensation, bene�ts, social
and recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with
applicable federal, state and local laws.
