Teacher - Middle School English
Middle School English Teacher
Reports to: Head of Middle School
Start Date: August 1, 2026
OVERVIEW
Founded in 1950, Greenhill School is an independent, coeducational day school with more than 1,400 students in grades pre-kindergarten-12. The school is located on a 78-acre campus approximately 12 miles north of downtown Dallas.
The School’s mission statement reads: In a diverse and inclusive community, Greenhill prepares and inspires students to lead authentic, purposeful lives. Consistent with its mission and its steadfast commitments to its core values of excellence, integrity, courage, and compassion, Greenhill combines a rigorous, creative academic program with outstanding arts and athletics opportunities for students from various backgrounds. The school is widely known for its exceptional educational environment. It has a national reputation for graduating highly qualified students who are well-prepared to succeed at the most competitive colleges and universities and in later life.
SUMMARY
The School seeks an outstanding educator for Middle School English. Duties comprise teaching two grade levels of Middle School English (5th-8th), advising on a grade level team, and participation in Middle School and grade level activities and duties. Experience with grades 7 and 8 is preferred.
This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. Some evening and weekend work is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities for the position include teaching four sections of Middle School English by
- Establishing and enhancing literacy skills using a variety of culturally relevant texts;
- Fostering a love of reading both inside and outside the classroom;
- Creating an environment for students to discover and explore abstract concepts;
- Mentoring middle school writers though the writers’ workshop process and written and oral feedback;
- Building foundational grammar and vocabulary skills;
- Adapting teaching practices to accommodate a diverse set of learners;
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Have 3-5 years of prior teaching experience with Middle School students;
- Have a rich background in the teaching of English or literacy in upper Middle School grades
- Be ready to collaborate with other members of the English department to design and implement curriculum;
- Have the ability to support students in their acquisition and development of reading and writing skills;
- Be enthusiastic about creating student-centered lessons that allow young learners to explore complex topics in a variety of ways;
- Be willing to continuously develop as a teacher through professional development opportunities both internal and external;
- Be motivated to find ways to contribute to the life of the School through coaching, clubs, etc.;
- Have the optimism, desire, and positive enthusiasm to work with Middle School students as teacher and as advisor on a grade level team.
Specific Skills and Abilities:
- Have a desire to be part of a community that values difference and actively engages with it.
- Show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.).
- Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and spoken and a highly refined work ethic.
- Work to engage with the Middle School philosophy of Student Life and Advisory by creating and participating in trusted relationships, fostering character, and building community.