Overview
Upper School English Teacher Jobs in Southlake, TX at The Clariden School
Title: Upper School English Teacher
Company: The Clariden School
Location: Southlake, TX
About The Clariden School
The Clariden School is a not-for-profit, private, fully-accredited, college-preparatory school serving students PreK – Grade 12 in North Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). Clariden works to ignite student curiosity and problem-solving skills by first providing a program that addresses the whole student. With a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), character-based kindness, and hands-on field study, our goal is to equip students for the jobs of tomorrow and to be contributing citizens in their local & global communities. Clariden is an International Baccalaureate World School for the Diploma Programme, having begun offering coursework in the 2024-2025 school year.
Employees at The Clariden School are expected to be respectful, responsible, self-directed, growth-minded individuals who are interested in not only providing the best for students but also developing and honing their skills as a professional. Employees are responsible for providing their students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the academic subjects assigned to the educator to help the students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.
Clariden is currently undergoing exciting growth on campus in its physical facilities and size of its student body. A state-of-the-art Upper School STEAM building opened in Fall 2022 and we just completed a comprehensive Safety and Security project.
Teaching Load
The Upper School English teacher will teach courses across 9th-12th grades, including English Language and Literature within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) (years 1 and 2). There is also a possibility of offering unique elective courses in Middle School and/or Upper School. Additional responsibilities include serving as an advisor for a small group of students and supervising study halls. There are additional opportunities to lead/assist in advising student clubs and activities (National (Junior) Honor Society (NHS/NJHS), Student Council, etc.). This position is for the 2025-2026 school year, and the candidate’s employment will begin on August 1, 2025.
Requirements
A minimum of a baccalaureate degree or equivalent in English or equivalent experience within the field of education. Experience teaching in the IB DP a plus.
A strong understanding of how adolescents learn and develop; observation, documentation and assessment of students’ work; curriculum development; and professional and instruction practices.
A strong desire for professional development and a demonstrated growth mindset.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the academic subject(s) assigned.
Ability to instruct and appropriately manage student behavior.
3+ years of English teaching experience strongly preferred, but will consider all applications with educational background in English and/or the humanities.
Experience with teaching across upper school grade levels and enjoying the autonomy independent schools provide to educators.
Reports to
:
MS/US Division Head
Wage/Hour Status
: Salaried/Exempt
How To Apply
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references via e-mail to:
Dr. Jamie Segraves, Head of School
No calls, please.
Applications are considered as they are received, and the position is open until filled.
