PART TIME UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER

Sayre School is seeking a highly motivated and qualified part-time English teacher who desires a professional and fun working environment dedicated to student growth and achievement. We welcome applications from candidates who embrace the challenges and joys of teaching upper school students and who have a passion for their subject. We aim to hire educators who add to our collective excellence through their individual talents, perspectives, and personality. Please see our Upper School Teacher Profile to learn more about who we aspire to be.

Job responsibilities and opportunities include:

• Teaching English elective classes with a significant focus on writing and revision. 
• Preparing students for the complex, iterative writing process across disciplines.
• Following English department curriculum guidance and Upper School directives. 
• Being accessible to students outside of class via email and limited office hours on campus. 

The Upper School English Department aims to cultivate curiosity as we guide students to read responsibly, write to discover, and tailor their communication to authentic audiences. We seek a part-time instructor to teach 1-2 elective courses per semester that will earn the writing credit required for Sayre graduation. Recent electives have included Mythology, Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature, and various topics in Creative Writing, and we welcome proposals for these topics or for other semester-long courses aimed at a mix of 10th-12th grade learners. Electives should include active, in-class learning, minimal homework, and a sustained focus on the drafting, writing, and revision process. See the Upper School Schedule. 

Interested applicants should email a resume, a cover letter that includes elective courses they could teach, a brief teaching philosophy, and the names of at least three references to the Upper School Director, Dr. Clint Calzini (ccalzini@sayreschool.org) and English Department Chair, Dr. Lindsay O’Connor (loconnor@sayreschool.org). Please include your last name and “English at Sayre” in the subject line.

Sayre School actively seeks qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and talents who will make a positive contribution to school life. Sayre School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, uniform service member status, religion, handicap or disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all federal, state, or local law. This applies to its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial-aid policies, athletics, and other after-school programs. 

To find out more about Sayre School please access our website at www.sayreschool.org. 

Sayre Upper School Teacher Profile

Professional Qualifications

• BA or MA in subject matter and /or education
• 3-5 years teaching experience
• Demonstrated success in independent / public school or higher education 
• Evidence of continued professional development

Professional Qualities

• Organized, planner, tech savvy
• Team player, collaborator, communicator
• Efficacy and agency to support all students 
• Student engagement in the classroom and beyond

Personal Dispositions

• Sense of humor, positive energy, optimism
• Patient, emotional intelligence, empathic
• Self-reflective, intrinsically motivated, success oriented
• Flexibility, resilience, resourcefulness

Bonus Attributes!

• Licensure, National Board Certification, or other certification / degree
• Experience and/or willingness to engage in regional professional association via workshops, conference presentations, etc.
• Experience and/or willingness to take on leadership roles

About The Sayre School

Established in 1854, Sayre School is an independent PS through 12th grade college preparatory co-educational school located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. A second campus, comprising a 50-acre athletic complex and farm, is several miles outside of town.

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