Job Description

About the school

Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.

As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive at St. Anne’s-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community.

Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).

If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child’s potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield. We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

Department: Upper School Humanities

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

About St. Anne's-Belfield School: We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, and staff members to support our amazing student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

St. Anne’s-Belfield School seeks a dynamic, full-time Humanities teacher and advisor to join a highly collaborative department. The ideal candidate is a scholar-practitioner capable of bridging the gap between History and English, with a specific focus on our interdisciplinary American Studies curriculum. This is a 10-month position (paid over 12 months) for the 2026-2027 school year, beginning August 1, 2026 and ending July 31, 2027.

The Academic Program Our Humanities program is designed to evolve with the student:

• Grade 9: English and History are taught in separate classes, and the teaching team coordinates how our writing curriculum spirals through the courses.
• Grades 10 & 11: Humanities 10 and American Studies classes are taught in a dual-credit class that provides an English credit and a History credit. Team teaching is frequently employed.
• Grade 12: English is taught separately from History.

Candidate Profile: American Studies & Literature Focus While this is a Humanities role, we are specifically seeking candidates with deep subject-matter expertise in American Literature and American History. The strongest candidates will demonstrate:

• Integrated Expertise: Experience teaching American Literature and American History, with the ability to weave together historical and literary analysis.
• Discussion-Based Pedagogy: A strong mastery of student-centered, discussion-based teaching methods (e.g., Harkness method, Socratic seminar). The teacher must be comfortable facilitating complex conversations where students engage directly with texts and one another.
• The Teaching of Literature: A sophisticated approach to literary instruction
• Collaborative Spirit: A willingness to embrace a team-teaching model and coordinate daily with colleagues to align the content of skills of the course.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes in the Upper School Humanities department, specifically within the American Studies sequence.
• Utilize a Standards-Based Learning (SBL) framework to provide clear, actionable feedback on student writing and critical thinking skills.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, monitoring their academic progress and well-being.
• Integrate technology in meaningful ways to enhance the study of the humanities.
• Community Involvement: As an independent school, we value community and expect that the selected candidate will serve as a coach for a sports team for one season and/or lead extracurricular programming equivalent to a coaching position beyond the classroom.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in English, History, American Studies, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Full-time classroom teaching experience with high school-aged students is required.
• Skills: Strong organizational and classroom management skills, and the ability to joyfully teach adolescents.

To Apply: Interested candidates should apply for this position on the St. Anne’s-Belfield’s Career Opportunities website. A resume and cover letter are required in order to be considered.

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