Upper School English Teacher - RCDS

Upper School English Teacher

Position Description:

Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a full-time, skilled, and dynamic English teacher who can teach at any upper school level, with employment beginning in August of 2026. More specifically, RCDS is seeking an English teacher who sees English not only as a study and a discipline, but also as applicable to real-world situations. A successful English instructor at Riverfield will not only teach the skills of literary analysis and analytical writing but will also collaborate with teachers in other disciplines to facilitate real-world applications.

Riverfield Country Day School is a preK-12 day school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are an innovative educational institution that uses a “Design Doing,” interdisciplinary approach to education. Students bring together all disciplines to solve real-world problems, and education is more about action and “doing” than about sitting at desks in classrooms. Our mission is to “ignite adventure, inspire inquiry, build excellence, and empower students to change their world,” and you see visible signs of this philosophy at our school and in the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create an interactive learning environment that includes creative lessons and assessments;
• Approach learning with a growth mindset, which involves significant feedback to students from teachers;
• Foster healthy, productive relationships that inspire learning in students;
• Provide opportunities for students to enter into academic dialogue through lively classroom discussion;
• “Hands-on,” experiential and/or project-based teaching;
• Establish regular and effective communication with students and parents;
• Engage in regular professional development and identify growth-based goals;
• Participate in required non-classroom activities including parent/teacher conferences, faculty meetings, special activities, and performance events;
• Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning visibly
• Foster a confident and collegial atmosphere within the Upper School and actively encourage interdisciplinary opportunities with other colleagues.

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in English or a related field required; M.A./M.S. in English or a related field preferred;
• Ability to teach Upper School English at any grade level;
• Passion for subject matter and for working with bright, motivated teenagers in a rigorous, innovative, college-preparatory environment;
• Agility and flexibility to collaborate on cross-disciplinary projects and assignments;
• Successful high school or college teaching experience in a classroom setting;
• Independent School experience preferred.

Interested candidates should fill out the online application at https://www.riverfield.org/about/employment. Please attach a current resume and cover letter to the application.

Riverfield Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school with no religious affiliation. All decisions regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law.