Long-Term Substitute English Teacher
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Episcopal High School
Alexandria, VA, US
Summary
The teacher will instruct four sections of English, covering freshman, sophomore, and elective courses during two parental leave periods. They are expected to participate in the life of the school and actively advance the school's mission.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Episcopal High School - Alexandria, VA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Episcopal High School seeks an energetic, student-centered educator to join our English Department for two consecutive parental leaves. We welcome candidates interested in fulfilling the combined duration as well as those available for single-term assignments. The ideal candidate brings a passion for literature and composition, inclusive pedagogical practices, and an eagerness to engage with a dynamic boarding school community.
Teaching Assignment
First Leave Period (November 2 – December 18, 2026): 4 sections total — 2 sections of 9th-Grade Fundamentals in Literature and Composition and 2 sections of 11th/12th-Grade Electives.
Second Leave Period (February 1 – May 28, 2027; excluding 2 weeks for Spring Break): 3 to 4 sections total — 1 section of 10th-Grade Genre Studies and 2 sections of 11th/12th-Grade Electives.
Core Responsibilities
Deliver engaging, culturally responsive instruction across foundational and elective Upper School English courses.
Provide timely, actionable feedback on student writing and analytical thinking.
Collaborate with department colleagues to maintain curriculum alignment and shared learning goals.
Participate actively in the life of the School; optional residential life or co-curricular duties can be integrated into the role based on candidate interest and availability.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in English, English Education, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
Proven success teaching high school English in a collaborative academic environment.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and belonging in classroom practices.
References that speak to adaptability, creativity, and effective rapport-building with adolescents.
Compensation
$660 - $880 per week.
:
Episcopal High School is an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, established for the purpose of providing a superior education in preparation for college and a significant life thereafter. Through a rich offering of academic, spiritual, artistic, and athletic programs, the School provides an opportunity for each student to reach his or her maximum spiritual, intellectual, social, and ethical potential. Operating as a Christian community within the beliefs and traditions of the Episcopal Church, EHS in its teaching philosophy emphasizes understanding and responding to the individual needs and capabilities of each student. In an effort to reflect the community we serve, EHS strives to maintain a student body that represents social, economic, ethnic, and academic diversity.
Founded
1983
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Bellaire, Texas
Episcopal High School is an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, established for the purpose of providing a superior education in preparation for college and a significant life thereafter. Through a rich offering of academic, spiritual, artistic, and athletic programs, the School provides an opportunity for each student to reach his or her maximum spiritual, intellectual, social, and ethical potential. Operating as a Christian community within the beliefs and traditions of the Episcopal Church, EHS in its teaching philosophy emphasizes understanding and responding to the individual needs and capabilities of each student. In an effort to reflect the community we serve, EHS strives to maintain a student body that represents social, economic, ethnic, and academic diversity.
Founded
1983
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Bellaire, Texas
