US English Teacher

Job Description

Salary:

The Agnes Irwin School, an all-girls' Pre-K through 12th grade independent school in the Philadelphia suburbs, is committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of girls and young women. Providing its students with a rigorous academic education, AIS is dedicated to developing each student's highest potential in intellect, character, and physical well-being.

Currently, The Agnes Irwin School is seeking a full-time Upper School English Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. Successful candidates will be committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of students through the mission of The Agnes Irwin School and the Core Values of Strive for Excellence, Lead with Character, Foster Trust and Community, Nurture Passions and Wellbeing, and Respect and Celebrate All.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach four sections of Upper School English courses
• Implement current curriculum and contribute to its ongoing development
• Prepare course materials
• Maintain student attendance and grade records
• Evaluate, grade and provide feedback on student work
• Meet individually with students during Office Hours and planning periods
• Inform students, parents and Division Director of students progress through written reports and conferences
• Create and maintain a caring, safe environment conducive to students doing their best work
• Participate in the life of the Upper School by serving as an advisor and/or club sponsor, as necessary
• Participate in all staff meetings, assemblies, and other required school functions, including occasional evening or weekend events
• Work constructively with parents and colleagues
• Attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities, and participate in the faculty evaluation process
• Assume other duties as assigned
  
  

The Ideal Candidate:

• Embraces the Agnes Irwin Schools mission to empower each girl to learn, to lead, and to live a legacy, and is ready to commit to an ethos that centers girls education
• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
• Demonstrates cross cultural awareness and skills for engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Will foster the skills necessary for sophisticated and observant literacy, as well as the joy in learning that can sustain a lifelong love of reading
• Can develop writing instruction that combines the best of traditional methodologies with an innovative vision of writing in the 21st century.
• Has a strong background in many genres and traditions of literature, with proven competency in teaching across culture, era, and geography.
• Is willing and eager to take on co-curricular responsibilities outside of the classroom (eg advising, coaching, club advisor, trip lead, etc), and who finds joy in working with high school students and in participating in school life.
• Demonstrates a dedication to continuous growth and development in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and commits to our DEIB Philosophy at Agnes Irwin
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in English or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 2-3 years of classroom experience teaching English is preferred
• Proficiency in the use of classroom technology: interactive smart boards, LMS, various Google and Microsoft Office applications, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and respect different values and viewpoints
  
  

The Agnes Irwin School does not discriminate in any term or condition of employment on the

basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, age,

disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law.