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About Dexter Southfield
Dexter Southfield is an independent school where boys and girls in Pre-K through Class 12 develop their individual talents and build an ethical foundation for life. Students learn to lead and serve with character, confidence, and compassion. Our 36-acre campus is located on the Brookline-Boston line, just minutes from the city’s best museums, libraries, hospitals, performing arts venues, colleges, and universities—all of which serve as an extension of our classrooms. At Dexter Southfield, we approach everything we do with enthusiasm and commitment, living by our School’s motto: “Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow.”

About Our Team
Our Upper School English faculty is made up of highly talented and professional members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students and encouraging them to use their knowledge and skills to achieve post-secondary education goals. If you enjoy working with older students and want to develop their love of English and desire to remain lifelong learners, this role offers you a great opportunity to join one of the region’s most respected private schools.

About You
You are an experienced upper school teacher (Grades 9-12) who seeks to advance the critical reading, thinking, and writing skills of your students by guiding their analysis of diverse literary works and essay writings. Being a highly energetic and productive self-starter, you have excellent organizational and relationship building skills, are adept at guiding students in the classroom, and support their extracurricular pursuits. You enjoy the rhythm and energy of an independent day school and demonstrate integrity, humor, and sound judgment in everything you do.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to:
Maintain a full-time academic course load teaching four sections of upper school English
Instruct upper school students in the mastery of reading, writing, speaking, critical thinking, and literary analysis
Create and present lesson plans that effectively align with core competencies and School standards
Engage students in classroom discussions and activities that promote mindful independent and collaborative problem-solving skills
Develop assignments and homework through which subject area growth and proficiency are measured and prompt feedback is provided to students
Issue progress reports and timely updates consistent with School policies and standards, including quarterly report cards and parent-teacher conferences
Manage classroom and maintain an environment that ensures students demonstrate appropriate behavior, manners, study habits, and academic progress
Prepare students for standardized testing, including post-secondary entry exams
Provide timely and effective feedback to students, parents, faculty, and administration regarding student progress, needs, and concerns (academic, social, emotional)
Research curriculum and instruction opportunities; develop activities to enhance educational experiences
Work collaboratively with colleagues across divisions and departments
Fully engage in School-sponsored professional development programs and department meetings
Remain knowledgeable of instructional and curriculum trends, goals, and objectives
Coach and/or advise at least two extracurricular sports, clubs, or activities
Actively support an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, diverse identities and perspectives, and respect for all voices
Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in English, education or related field; advanced degree in subject matter highly preferred
At least three years of classroom experience teaching upper school students, including remote teaching
Ability to plan, organize, develop, and conduct comprehensive lesson plans and instruction
Demonstrated knowledge in teaching principles, theories, methods, behavior management techniques, and conflict resolution strategies
Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents
Understanding of the unique academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of upper school students
Ability to plan, organize, develop, and conduct comprehensive lesson plans and instruction
Ability to create and contribute to an engaging and inclusive learning environment and workplace
History of continued education or professional development
Ability to be flexible, effectively manage stress, and adapt to changing work priorities and assignments

At Dexter Southfield, we promote a culture of excellence that extends beyond academics, athletics, and the arts. We value a diverse and inclusive community in which different identities and perspectives are accepted and respected to create a sense of belonging for all.

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