English Teacher

About the Branson School:

The Branson School is a coeducational, college-preparatory day school of 420 students, grades 9-12, located in Marin County, California. Branson prides itself on fostering nurturing relationships with students while maintaining high academic standards. The outstanding faculty and staff value friendly collaboration, perpetual professional development, self-reflection, and continual exploration of good teaching as bedrock expectations. They contribute their expertise inside and outside of the classroom, and help co-create a trusting and welcoming community. Branson employees also work in a beautiful, well-resourced environment with dedicated students.

Mission Statement:

Branson develops students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy.

Core Values:

Kindness, Courage, Honor, Purpose

Community Statement of Belonging:

Branson believes the well-being of people and the planet are inextricably linked and are essential to creating a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community. We aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.

Reports to: Department Chair

Salary: Branson uses a faculty salary scale that is based on education and years of experience and ranges annually from $89,215.00-$170,456.00

Job Summary:

We are seeking an engaging, brilliant, and joyful English teacher to join our team and help provide a relevant and impactful educational experience. Branson is a terrific place to work, lucky to have talented and collegial staffulty who teach bright, funny, and motivated students. Branson’s English curriculum emphasizes close reading of the text, discussion-based classes, and analytical, reflective, and creative writing. English teachers should be able to teach at any level but generally tend to teach a yearlong core (freshman or sophomore) class and one or two upper-level electives each semester. Teachers of the same courses work very closely together in teams, collaborating to plan each unit of study, individual lessons and assessments. Moreover, teachers are encouraged to design and offer cross-departmental courses. The teacher will also serve as an advisor to a group of students in a particular grade, as well as perform an additional to-be-determined duty at the school—options include committee work, coaching (which includes a stipend), running a student club or organization etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections of English, with either two or three preparations.
• Collaborate closely with the other teachers of each course to develop units, lessons and assessments.
• Assist in designing the overall goals, scope and sequence of the English curriculum.
• Stress effective oral and written communication in all classes and encourage careful listening skills.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Treat all students equitably, be sincerely interested in them as individuals, and make a priority of responding to their needs.
• Hold high expectations for all students and communicate these expectations clearly and regularly.
• Hold students accountable for their actions and their learning.
• Engage and encourage students in the active process of learning.
• Incorporate appropriate and varied methods, materials, and technologies into teaching; have curiosity about how the technology of the moment (particularly AI) may impact assessment design.
• Give timely, meaningful, and personal feedback on student performance and participation.
• Regularly communicate with the department chair, administration and parents about student progress and concerns as they arise.
• Serve as a faculty advisor to a group of 8-10 students.
• Attend all assemblies, faculty meetings, department meetings and required school events.
• Perform an additional extra-curricular duty approved by the school -- advising a student organization, serving on a committee, etc. Candidates interested in coaching a sport are especially encouraged to apply.
• Respond to evaluations from supervisors and students professionally and constructively.
• Be available to meet with students outside of class to provide academic, emotional, and mentoring support.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• B.A. or B.S. in English, or equivalent experience.

• Prior teaching experience is ideal, but we will give serious consideration to recent graduates with strong academic credentials and a history of working with high school students.
• Commitment to academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, and advancing the Core Values and Strategic Plan of the school.
• Consideration will be given to candidates interested in coaching a sports team.
• Curiosity, an appetite for collaboration, and a sense of humor are also most welcome.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Branson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers and interns, and the School makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate. Branson prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality) national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. The School will afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.

For Consideration:

We encourage those that align with Branson’s shared commitment to its Mission Statement, Community Statement of Belonging and Core Values to apply by uploading a cover letter and resume to