English Teacher

Beginning in August 2025, Lake Forest Academy seeks a reflective and collaborative English teacher who is an intellectually curious reader and an empathetic educator, one who can inspire a culture of inquiry while teaching skills with intention and creativity. Lake Forest Academy English teachers are skilled writers, lovers of literature and history, and eager scholars of the field. We seek teachers who inspire intellectual curiosity, creative thought, disciplined analysis, confident speaking, clear writing, and genuine appreciation of literature rooted in close reading of primary texts. 

This position will teach four English classes designed to develop students who are creative and critical thinkers, close readers of varied texts, effective writers, and engaged participants.

General overview of responsibilities:

• Teach assigned four sections of English courses

• Provide timely feedback to students and parents

• Engage in ongoing professional growth

• Fulfill co-curricular expectations, often through coaching in the athletic program

• Serve as a co-advisor to a small group of students

• Serve on committees and task forces, as needed

• If residential faculty, fulfill weeknight (once a week) and weekend (7) residential duties. 

Required characteristics and/or skills of this position:

• Embraces and contributes meaningfully to a supportive and inclusive community of students and adults in accordance with LFA’s mission and values

• Develops and maintains a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning and fosters respect for all students

• Prepares effective and aligned instruction 

• Differentiates instruction and appeals to a variety of learning styles

• Supports departmental goals and colleagues

• Possesses a strong understanding of 21st-century adolescents

• Is eager to be authentically involved in a boarding school community

• Upholds LFA standards of professional courtesy, discretion, and confidentiality

Preferred experience and/or education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher required

• Experience teaching a range of core English courses and electives

• Experience teaching writing 

• Experience with curricular design preferred 

Compensation/Benefits:

Lake Forest Academy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes full medical and dental coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, and other benefits.  Final salary will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the final appointed candidate within LFA's teacher salary scale.  

About Us:

Founded in 1857, Lake Forest Academy is a coed boarding school serving 450 academically bright and motivated students in grades 9 to 12 from across the globe. The Academy offers a rigorous curriculum focused on academic excellence and characterized by small classes and close faculty/student interaction.  The school's mission of educational excellence is founded on the four pillars of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility.  The LFA community places students at the center of their own learning and provides the support needed to develop confidence and strong values.  Please visit our website http://www.lfanet.org/ for more information about us.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.  

Employment at Lake Forest Academy is "at-will," which means either you or Lake Forest Academy may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason without prior notice. 

In accordance with Lake Forest Academy’s policies and state and federal law, receipt of this position is contingent upon the individual’s successful completion of all requirements to establish the legal right to work in the United States, as well as a background check.  In the event Lake Forest Academy has not received a complete background check prior to the first day of employment, employment will be on a temporary basis until such results are successfully completed.

Non-discrimination Policy:

Lake Forest Academy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. This means Lake Forest Academy will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, transitioned, transitioning or perceived to be transitioning), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), marital status, domestic partner status, pregnancy and breastfeeding, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Lake Forest Academy reasonably accommodates employees and/or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job.  If you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation, you must inform Lake Forest Academy’s Director Human Resources & Risk Management.