Upper School English Teacher

Description:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Upper School English Teacher.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, nonsectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

About the Upper School:

The Upper School is home to students in Grades 9-12 and is characterized by advanced inquiry, lively discussion, deep engagement with topics, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students develop the habits and relationships that will carry them through high school and into the world of college and beyond. The Upper School's rigorous academic curriculum and seminar-based learning model is complemented by a network of support that includes teachers, advisors, college counselors, and resources for both academic and social/emotional well-being.

For more information about the Upper School, please visit the Upper School section of our website.

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks an Upper School English teacher to teach core 9th or 10th-grade English classes as well as upper-level electives. The position also includes supervising an advisory of 8-10 students.

Position Begins: Mid-August 2026

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Department: Instructional Faculty, Upper School

Salary: $48,000 - $68,000 based on qualifications and experience

Benefits:

Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners, Nice healthcare (a free virtual and in-person health plan), dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and free lunch during the school year. The retirement plan is through TIAA and has a generous matching contribution. The School offers a robust program of professional development, career growth, and leadership opportunities. A sabbatical program is also available. Tuition remission is also available for children of employees as well as complimentary before and after-school care.

Description:

The ideal candidates will have strong academic training and expertise in teaching the study of literature, instruction in analytical and creative writing forms, and experience contributing to a high school program that creates an intentional curricular bridge between the expectations of 9th and 12th grades in terms of process, content, and skills. As importantly, we seek candidates committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching.

We seek a teacher who has a passion for the teaching of readers and writers, and a track record leveraging this passion into effective practices that encourage all students to think creatively, engage ideas deeply, and lead with intellectual curiosity. Experience with successful collaboration on high school curriculum and course content design and development is desired. The successful candidate will approach their role as an advisor with a drive to better understand the emotional needs of their students and support a program where self-reflection, empathy, and flexibility are the goals.

Requirements:

BA degree in English or a related field is required, MA in English or Education is preferred. Experience working with high school students, and demonstrating an understanding of students’ developmental needs, is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Candidates should support the mission of SPA and the vision of the Upper School, and be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued and where openness to growth is the norm.

How to Apply:

Resume review will begin immediately. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at www.spa.edu/employment.

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.