Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 750 students on two campuses in beautiful Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond. 

Stevenson School is seeking an English Teacher, Grades 9 and 11, to start July 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will possess content expertise and demonstrated ability to draw on a variety of pedagogical approaches to support a wide array of learning styles and abilities in the teaching of English literature and writing. The English teacher will be a member of the Pebble Beach campus faculty team. 

As Stevenson is a boarding school, there may be a future opportunity to participate in our residential program, with accommodations provided. On-campus housing may be available based on residential needs and unit vacancy.

Responsibilities Include:

• Teach five sections of English to students in grades 9 and 11. Each class period is 70 minutes.
• Teach analytical writing skills, clarify goals for each writing assignment; use writing assignments to build skills.
• Provide grades and feedback on writing assignments, including the option of using narrative rubrics and in-person meetings.
• Be supportive and philosophically aligned with the mission of the school: a passion for learning and achievement, the core values of safety, trust, respect, belonging, and inclusion, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Prioritize a student-centered approach to instruction, which includes providing students significant opportunities to show their learning through all-class and small-group discussions, discussion posts, sharing annotations, presentations, and projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues on both content and skill-driven lesson plans, including the teaching of writing and discussion skills.
• Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues in a timely and professional manner.
• Contribute talents and skills to the school community in additional capacities, including coaching and advising. This position also advises the student newspaper team.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in English or related field; advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of previous teaching experience at the secondary level or equivalent professional experience relevant to working with high school students 
• Excellent classroom management skills, which may include but not be limited to varying activities in the classroom to keep students engaged, addressing unwanted behavior both during and after class, as necessary, and engaging in productive relationships with students, both in and out of the classroom. 
• Excellent organizational skills, particularly keeping course pages updated with a calendar/schedule for students to know what is expected of them each day, and grading assignments in a timely manner so students can learn from their prior work. 
• Demonstrated confidence and aptitude with the use of instructional technology, including having an understanding of the online resources, both productive and unproductive, available to our students.
• Demonstrated confidence and aptitude with the use of instructional technology, such as Google Tools and related resources
• Ability to contribute significantly to an established area of co-curricular life, such as coaching at either the junior varsity or varsity level, or club advising, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect with all members of the community 
• Demonstrated interest in being part of a collaborative team
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and the integrity of all aspects of information disseminated within or external to the school community
• Commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $90,000 based on experience. In addition to competitive salary Stevenson offers a substantial benefits package including retirement plan contributions, a menu of Anthem medical plans with generous premium coverage provided by the School, vision and dental group plans and support of ongoing professional development. Stevenson offers housing and fuel stipends for eligible employees. Meals are provided throughout the day when school is in session.

In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a resume and cover letter to: Human Resources at Stevenson School

About Stevenson School

Founded in 1952, Stevenson School is a selective co-educational boarding and day school with 750 students and 30 buildings on 50 acres of land and two campuses. The 500-student upper division, comprised of grades 9-12, is located on the Pebble Beach Campus, where about 60% of students reside in six faculty-supervised dormitories; the lower and middle divisions, totaling 250 students in grades PK-8, are located on the Carmel Campus. As an American school with a global sensibility, Stevenson is premised on a vision of education as the means by which we discover ourselves in the world and thus contribute to its transformation. We believe that one’s education is best pursued in the company of others, for others’ benefit as well as one’s own. Our Latin motto—Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re (Gentle in manner, resolute in action)—inspires humility and perseverance. Our mission includes three aims: to prepare students for success in college and beyond, to foster their passion for learning and achievement, and to help them shape a joyful life. In keeping with this project, Stevenson seeks to: •Train students in critical academic, intellectual, social, and emotional skills; •H...elp students to develop honor and integrity; •Teach students to engage productively and peacefully with others; •Nurture students’ ambitions and healthy pursuit of excellence; •Balance convention and innovation such that we remain true to our enduring values and relevant to the emerging needs of the present generation of students. We expect all members of our community to be: •Devoted to our tenets of scholarship and citizenship; •Honest, honorable, and empathetic; •Able to examine and be responsible for their beliefs and behavior, respectful of the consequences that attend both; •Willing to risk failure in the pursuit of wisdom; •Committed to global literacy, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement. Stevenson offers its students, faculty, and staff a values-driven community experience influenced by the distinctive beauty, ecological biodiversity, and contemplative culture of the Central Coast.

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