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St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for a Middle School English Teacher. *Resume review will begin in January 2023

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School: 

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, 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.

St. Paul Academy and Summit School is dedicated to upholding the values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. SPA strives to employ  faculty and staff that represent a wide array of backgrounds in order to create an inclusive environment that our students can thrive in. Black, Indigenous, People of Color and those identifying with the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. Please read more about SPA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the most recent, Spring 2022 DEIB strategic plan for more information. 

About the Middle School:  

The Middle School at SPA is a place where students in Grades 6-8 experience the transition from childhood to young adulthood safely and surrounded by adults who care. Our culture is defined by our warm and welcoming community, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our innovative and rigorous curriculum. The Middle School curriculum emphasizes wide-ranging exploration and skill development in specific disciplines, taught by teachers who understand and genuinely enjoy students at this age. Organization and accountability are emphasized, and students learn to take responsibility for managing their work.

In the Middle School, students are challenged to embrace new ideas and think independently. The classroom experience is based on increased academic rigor combined with increased freedom of choice and support for the social/emotional needs of young adolescents is provided using Developmental Designs for Middle School. Finally, the advisory system sets clear standards and expectations for individual behavior and community norms.

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

Position Begins: August 2023
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Department: Instructional Faculty, Middle School

Position Description:
Successful candidates should possess the ability to lead discussions about literature, guide students in the selection of independent reading, and provide instruction, modeling, and feedback on both creative and expository forms of writing.  Demonstrated experience working with adolescents and understanding their social-emotional and academic development is essential.  Collaboration across disciplines and with teaching and advisory teams is essential for the success of the teacher as well as the program. Strong candidates will have experience teaching full-time in a Middle School environment.  Full time Middle School teaching positions are typically made up of four classes and an advisory.  Class sizes are typically capped at 16.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in English or a related field is required; a Master’s is preferred. 
• We seek a candidate who has a demonstrated passion for the humanities and a track record leveraging this passion into effective practices that encourage students to think creatively, engage with ideas deeply, and lead with intellectual curiosity.  
• As importantly, we seek candidates who are committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching and able to operate effectively in diverse environments while also interacting successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds. 

In addition, candidates should be able to:

• Create developmentally appropriate curricula;
• Establish a supportive and engaging classroom environment for students;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents/guardians; 
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and families;
• Advise students effectively and otherwise contribute to the life of the school outside the classroom
• Candidates should support the mission of SPA, the vision of the Middle School, and be eager to join a professional community where openness to growth is the norm. 
• A collaborative style and approachable demeanor, and demonstrated ability to establish rapport and trusting relationships with people from diverse identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Effective cross-cultural communication skills.  Able to operate effectively in diverse environments and interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to interact with employees at all levels in a friendly and professional manner

Training and experience in Developmental Designs for Middle School are preferred; however, the school will provide training before the year begins.  All candidates are expected to carry out the mission of SPA, "Shaping the minds and hearts of the people who will change the world.”

How to Apply:
Resume review will begin immediately. Interested candidates should apply online at www.spa.edu/employment. Please submit the following information with your application to be considered: a letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in English or a related field is required; a Master’s is preferred. 
• We seek a candidate who has a demonstrated passion for the humanities and a track record leveraging this passion into effective practices that encourage students to think creatively, engage with ideas deeply, and lead with intellectual curiosity.  
• As importantly, we seek candidates who are committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching and able to operate effectively in diverse environments while also interacting successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds. 

In addition, candidates should be able to:

• Create developmentally appropriate curricula;
• Establish a supportive and engaging classroom environment for students;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents/guardians; 
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and families;
• Advise students effectively and otherwise contribute to the life of the school outside the classroom
• Candidates should support the mission of SPA, the vision of the Middle School, and be eager to join a professional community where openness to growth is the norm. 
• A collaborative style and approachable demeanor, and demonstrated ability to establish rapport and trusting relationships with people from diverse identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Effective cross-cultural communication skills.  Able to operate effectively in diverse environments and interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to interact with employees at all levels in a friendly and professional manner