Middle School English Teacher

Job Title:      English Teacher, Middle School (Grades  5-8)

Reports to:  Middle School Division Director & English Department Chair

Role Duration: 10 months, full time

Compensation: Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience

Job Description

Ashley Hall seeks a full-time English teacher for grades 5-8 to begin August 2026.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

Ashley Hall is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and inspiring teacher who serves as a catalyst for student growth. Deep knowledge of and passion for the subject, especially in the areas of reading and writing instruction, are essential. Embracing the school’s mission and hallmarks, the ideal candidate possesses the skills and determination to make a significant difference in the lives of our students.

Major Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for this position must be able to

• Teach English Language and Literature using a modular, inquiry-based, and project-based approach that emphasizes the following skills: reading comprehension, writing development, and vocabulary and grammar acquisition.
• Foster creativity and independent thinking in the classroom.   
• Develop engaging lesson plans designed to foster global perspectives.         
• Cultivate a caring classroom environment that supports the academic progress and socio-emotional development of each student.     
• Share responsibilities for curriculum development as well as other departmental and divisional priorities, including national and international student trips.
• Collaborate with other faculty in grades 5-8 to facilitate the transition to the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum framework.    

Key Requirements

• Master's degree with a concentration in English or English-related fields (i.e., English Education, Middle School/Secondary Education, English, Literature, Creative Writing, English Composition and Rhetoric, Comparative Literature, World Literature, Humanities, or American Studies) preferred.           
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience working with middle grades students, specifically those in grades 5-8.            
• Curriculum development knowledge; familiarity with principles of backward design.  
• An understanding of best practices in the teaching of reading and writing.     
• Inter-cultural awareness with well-developed interpersonal skills.   
• Strong communication skills.         
• Commitment to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.            
• Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with teaching in the IB MYP curriculum framework are preferred but not required.    

Since its founding in 1909, Ashley Hall has empowered young women to think critically, act ethically, and embrace their world with confidence. The School serves girls kindergarten through grade 12 (and is co-ed in its Early School, ages 2 to 5 years). Ashley Hall provides a dynamic education grounded in a Reggio approach in its early School and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in its Lower School. It is currently in the strategic phase of a Middle Years Programme candidacy with the intention of pursuing Diploma Programme candidacy thereafter. 

Interested candidates are required to submit an official application through Ashley Hall’s website at www.ashleyhall.org/employment to be considered for the position.

As part of the online application, candidates will be required to upload a cover letter, resume, and list of references.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to:
Christie Powell, Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Email: [email protected]

& 

Kimberly Ells-Payne, Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Email: [email protected]

Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.