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Upper School English Teacher?About our School:Milton Academy, established in 1798, is an independent coeducational national boarding and day school, serving 1,000 students in grades K-12, on a 125-acre campus eight miles south of Boston.Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and an abiding respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care. In our ongoing work to create an anti-racist school culture free from bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to explore our own histories, learn from others, seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens, and strive to practice ways of interacting with one another that ensure all students and adults feel safe, supported, and able to express all aspects of their identities without judgment or hate.Summary of Position:Milton Academy is seeking a full time Upper School (grades 9-12) English teacher to begin in September 2021. We seek candidates who demonstrate student-centered, innovative teaching practices, and a commitment to anti-racist values and pedagogy. The department teaches literature through close reading. In encountering and discussing literature, students develop cultural wisdom, empathy, and an eye towards truth and beauty on the page and in our world. The department’s approach to writing cultivates the control of and appreciation for language as a means of authentic self-expression.???The teacher will teach four classes focused on literature and writing, typically at two or more grade levels, and engage with students beyond the classroom. Three years of classroom experience at the secondary or collegiate level and an advanced degree is preferred. Teacher certification is not required.?All teachers advise 6-8 students. Teachers are also expected to advise a student activity or coach a team or intramural sport, in addition to other responsibilities. Faculty members residing on campus typically live and work in a dormitory and all teachers living on campus have responsibilities in the residential program. Milton Academy encourages professional growth and provides support and opportunities for educators to evolve their craft.?To learn more about Milton Academy, please visit our website at milton.edu.?Milton Academy welcomes candidates who would add to the racial, cultural and gender balance of the School community. Milton Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Applicants MUST apply online at for consideration. ................
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