Position Summary
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School seeks a mission-driven English Teacher to join its faculty beginning August 2026. This is a full-time position teaching high school English across multiple grade levels, contributing to a collaborative and innovative department, and supporting the holistic formation of students in the Jesuit tradition. The ideal candidate is an educator who thrives in a dynamic, student-centered environment; values rigorous academic instruction; and is energized by mentoring students..
Duties/Responsibilities
(Note: The following list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Others may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodations.)
- Create an engaging, inclusive, and academically challenging classroom environment that supports a diverse community of learners.
- Teach high school English courses with strong pedagogical grounding in literature, writing, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborate with colleagues within and beyond the English Department to support student learning, interdisciplinary initiatives, and departmental goals.
- Teach effectively in a technology-rich environment, including the school’s 1:1 Bring Your Own Technology program.
- Communicate consistently and professionally with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
- Participate fully in departmental meetings, professional development, and school-wide responsibilities.
- Support the religious, service, and extracurricular life of the school community.
- Model the characteristics of the “Grad at Grad”: open to growth, intellectually competent, loving, religious, and committed to promoting justice.
Required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience teaching high school English.
- Bachelor’s degree and teaching license in English or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong, compassionate relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong writing, speaking, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven, technology-forward environment.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in English or a related field, or willingness to pursue one.
- 5+ years of high school English teaching experience.
- Experience in independent or Catholic school settings.
- Familiarity with Jesuit education and its mission
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
Please click here to access the online application.
Brebeuf Jesuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions concerning the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@brebeuf.org.