Upper School English Teacher
Company: Pike School
Location: Andover
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
The Pike School Upper School Teacher: English Department Working
at Pike means immersing yourself in a student-centered culture and
a compassionate, diverse community. Opportunities for strategic
thinking, innovation, and learning are plentiful. A Pike education
ignites a lifelong journey of discovery. We ground our work in
building connection, inspiring curiosity, and cultivating the
learning and growth of each of our students. A Pike education
liberates human potential and possibility to transform ourselves
and our world and is rooted in our motto, Non Sibi Solum. We value:
* Authenticity: We embrace the identities of every person. *
Intellectual Ambition: We foster curiosity, inquiry, engagement,
and initiative in learning. * Social Good: We care for ourselves,
for one another, and for our community. At Pike, we believe we are
building a brighter future. If you are driven, motivated, and
committed to making a meaningful impact for all children, we invite
you to take a closer look at Pike. The Pike School, an independent
elementary school in Andover, MA, serves approximately 415 students
in grades pre-kindergarten through nine. The Pike School is seeking
an Upper School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The
ideal candidate will have middle school teaching experience,
including 5th grade. The Pike School culture embraces lifelong
learning, which includes constant reflection on and evaluation of
practices, materials, and pedagogy. The ideal candidate will
approach teaching and learning with student needs in mind, be on
the forefront of best practices in world language education and
research, and serve as a leader within the community. Collaboration
and effective communication are essential skills for this position,
as are a sense of humor and joy for working with students in this
age group and for the subject matter included in the English
curriculum. Core Responsibilities: * Designing, planning, and
implementing English instruction for students in the Upper School
(Grade 5 - Grade 9) * Assessing, documenting, and communicating
effectively with colleagues and families about student growth and
development * Partnering with leadership team, learning
specialists, counselors, and teachers in support of the student
learning experience * Adapting existing curriculum to meet needs of
current students and their schedule; curriculum/program development
and experience creating interdisciplinary connections with grade
level content preferred * Collaborating with Grade Level Teams and
the Upper School English Department to deliver consistent academic
instruction. Desired Qualities and Qualifications: * Strong middle
school teaching experience (Grade 5 - Grade 9) * A passion for
working with students in this age group and a record of outstanding
teaching as well as thoughtful innovation moderated by a skillful
and sensitive approach to change * Commitment to professional
growth, a PLT model for collaboration, and Pike's values of equity
and justice * Experience with technology and its implementation in
English classrooms * A growth mindset and the ability to develop
positive working relationships with all constituencies, including
students, parents, faculty, and administration. * High emotional
intelligence and sensitivity to organizational dynamics;
exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills * Excellent
written and verbal communication skills. * Desire to work in a
dynamic independent school as a team player, eagerly assuming many
roles, and devoting the time required to model excellence in job
performance. * Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to
professional development in academic instruction Compensation
details: 70000-88000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Pike School, New England , Upper School English Teacher, Education / Teaching , Andover, Northeast
