Upper School English Teacher

Westminster Academy, in Memphis, TN, a classical Christian school of 455 students, seeks a qualified full‑time Upper School English teacher, beginning fall of 2026, to teach 10th grade Honors Victorian and Renaissance Literature and 12th grade Honors Capstone Literature, a course that encourages sustained reflection on the virtues and integration of Christian theology through study of the Great Books. Westminster Academy is committed to teaching all truth as God’s truth through the lens of Scripture and a Christian worldview. The Upper School English teacher will be expected to help with organizing student participation in Wordsmith, an extracurricular activity that meets 1–2 times per week. Responsibilities Teach 10th grade Honors Victorian and Renaissance Literature and 12th grade Honors Capstone Literature. Encourage sustained reflection on virtues and integration of Christian theology through study of the Great Books. Qualifications Possess a love of students and a passion for mentoring and discipleship. Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Display a great passion for great works of literature and should be able to cultivate a love for those studies within students. Implement the hallmarks of a classical education—Socratic teaching, the integration of subjects, and the integration of Christian faith to show how these disciplines reveal the nature and character of God. Be eager to teach classically, build a biblical worldview for students, and collaborate with other faculty members to foster integration with history, mathematics, art, and theology classes. #J-18808-Ljbffr