Junior High English Teacher, Grades 7-9

Position SummaryPinewood is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic full-time Junior High English Teacher, Grades 7-9 for the 2026-27 school year. Because Pinewood is unique in requiring students to take two discrete, concurrent English courses per year, this position entails teaching four sections (2 preps) of junior high literature and/or junior high writing. Accordingly, this junior high teacher will collaborate with team members to create meaningful and challenging course content that integrates thoughtful pedagogical practices and technology to enhance student learning. Such a practice includes designing lesson plans and assessments that secure student understanding, mark progress, and scaffold English content so that students are prepared for the transition to the next year’s reading and writing demands. Finally, this teacher will support student learning and well-being in and outside the classroom, communicate student progress to parents and administrators as needed, and be a positive and active participant in campus life.ResponsibilitiesInstruct four junior high English courses in literature and/or writing (average class size is under 15 students) with appropriate depth and challengeCollaborate with teaching teams and department members to design and to fine tune course content, lesson plans, and assessments that encourage critical thinking, interaction, and independent thoughtSupport student growth through discrete skill instruction, clear feedback, practice, variety, and challengeCultivate and maintain a positive, inclusive, equitable, and respectful classroom environmentCommunicate and interact effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators Fulfill additional school responsibilities such as advisory, supervisory, and chaperoning duties, and attending faculty meetings and school events Uphold and model Pinewood’s mission and WISCR’s: being well-rounded, an insightful and critical thinker, self-motivated, a clear communicator, and a respectful individual.Physical DemandsAbility to spend long hours in stationary positions while using computers and office equipmentAbility to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionallyAbility to climb stairsVisual and auditory acuity to monitor student activities and ensure safety.Qualificationsa Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field is required; a Master’s degree and/or a valid teaching credential is desireda minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching junior high English (teaching experience at an independent school is a plus)a passion for and strong knowledge of English language and literaturethe ability to teach writing as a separate course from literature, including grammar and vocabularystrong interpersonal, collaborative, and classroom management skills comfort using technology in the classroom; Pinewood is a “one-to-one” iPad schoola commitment to professional developmenta willingness to jump in when and where needed in response to a dynamic school environmentHow To ApplyPlease send your cover letter, resume and three professional references to Patty Welze, English Department Head (Grades 7-12), at pwelze@pinewood.edu, with the subject line: Junior High English Teacher by May 20, 2026.