English Language Arts Teacher (Maternity Coverage)

We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered English Language Arts teacher for a maternity leave coverage position who will teach a combination of middle and high school classes, including one section of International Baccalaureate (IB) Language and Literature (Year 1), with the ability to instruct students in grades 6–11. The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator of literature and writing who brings creativity, cultural responsiveness, and an interdisciplinary approach to the classroom, using critical inquiry as a central teaching approach.

About the School:

Kennedy International School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction, thanks to our small student-teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an English Language Arts teacher to join our team for the remainder of 2025-2026 school year and the first term of 2026-2027 school year.

2025-2026 School Year

Start Date: May 26, 2026

End Date: June 24, 2026

7 vacation days will be offered at the end of June.

2026-2027 School Year

Start Date: August 6, 2026

End Date; December 8, 2026

This role will work on Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

The English Language Arts reports to the Upper School Director.

Responsibilities

• Instruct six sections of Upper School English, including one section of IB English.
• Design and facilitate UbD (Understanding by Design) aligned units and lessons that prioritize backward planning, inquiry-driven learning, and conceptual understanding.
• Embed IB Approaches to Learning (ATL skills) into daily instruction, fostering critical thinking, communication, collaboration, research, and self-management skills.
• Integrate interdisciplinary connections across subject areas to support holistic, concept-driven learning experiences.
• Engage students in the study of the language and literature of diverse communities and their cultures, fostering global awareness and cultural understanding.
• Design instruction that develops the six skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and presenting.
• Provide students with opportunities to analyze and respond to a wide range of literary and non-literary text types.
• Guide students in examining writing styles and techniques while considering context, audience, purpose, and the effective use of linguistic and literary devices.
• Incorporate contemporary and diverse texts that reflect a broad spectrum of voices, perspectives, and lived experiences.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with students, families, and school leadership regarding academic progress, learning goals, and student wellbeing.
• Design and implement ongoing formative and summative assessments, providing meaningful feedback and supporting reflective learning cycles.
• Actively contribute to Upper School life, including advisory, supervision duties, and participation in community-wide events and initiatives that strengthen school culture.
• Foster an inclusive, structured, and student-centered learning environment that cultivates the IB Learner Profile attributes and encourages intellectual risk-taking, agency, and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred, ideally in English, Education, or a related field
• 3-5 years teaching experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate program (preferred)

• Has relevant experience in an Upper School setting
• Has strong classroom management skills
• Preferred candidate will have a current U.S. work visa, if applicable

Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. The pay will be pro-rated for the duration of the role.

Depending on the number of hours for this role, this role may be eligible for benefits including medical insurance (80% covered by employer), dental, vision, commuting benefits, Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and 401K retirement plan.