Charlotte Latin School is seeking a dynamic and passionate Upper School English Teacher to join our faculty beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. This full-time, 10-month position offers the opportunity to inspire and engage students in grades 9-12 through the study of literature, grammar, and composition.
Our Upper School English curriculum includes World Literature, Composition, American Literature, AP Literature, and a variety of semester-long themed English courses, providing students with a rich and diverse literary experience. The ideal candidate loves literature and will bring expertise across multiple genres, enthusiasm, and a student-centered approach to the classroom, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading and writing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Teach four sections of writing-intensive English
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Partner with colleagues to create and update course curriculum
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Within course teams, collaborate with colleagues toward consistency in grading practices
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Assess students’ performance in a timely and consistent manner
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Provide 1:1 support to students during office hours and before and after school
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Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current within the field
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Additional responsibilities may include sponsoring extra-curricular activities, advising, and/or coaching
Supervisory Responsibilities
Education and Experience
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Three or more years of experience teaching English required
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Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
Skills
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Proven ability to contribute to a high-performing team
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Demonstrated patience, dedication, compassion, and respect for students
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Promote critical and creative thinking
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Proven ability to facilitate dynamic classroom discussions that cultivate students' analytical thinking and authentic voices
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Proven ability to guide students through a comprehensive writing process that emphasizes iterative drafting, substantive revision, and individualized feedback
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Contribute to student life outside the classroom
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Proficient in using technology to support education
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Promote a safe classroom environment that supports student learning and is conducive to individualized and small-group instruction
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Strong classroom management and organizational skills
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A strong understanding of and passion for independent education, along with a commitment to the mission of Charlotte Latin School.
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A philosophical alignment with our core values and curriculum, which can be found on our website: www.charlottelatin.org, including a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
Working Conditions and Environment
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Intermittently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
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Continuously see, sit, balance, grasp, and have repetitive use of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers; and some fine finger dexterity
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Frequently talk and hear
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Intermittently stand, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, crawl, walk, climb stairs, step stools and ladders, operate foot and hand controls, squeeze, and reach above shoulders
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Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, flammables, grease, dirt, stacked materials, electrical equipment, machinery, low to medium noise levels, and moderate indoor temperatures of heat and cold
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Long or odd hours, as needed
If you are an educator dedicated to teaching students English in a collaborative and supportive learning environment, we encourage you to apply.
