Middle School - English - Leave of Absence

Start date: End of December 2025/Early January 2026

End date:  TBD

Kingswood Oxford is seeking a Middle School English teacher who is passionate, innovative, and collaborative – an educator who models a growth mindset and is committed to equity-focused pedagogy.  Candidates should understand the Middle School child, the importance of involvement in the community, student engagement, empowerment, and authentic collaboration with other faculty and staff to advance the school’s mission and strategic vision.

Successful candidates will be:

• Collaborative: Works well with colleagues, contributes actively to the team, and encourages growth in others’ practice.
• Relationship-Oriented: Builds meaningful connections with students, enjoys being part of middle schoolers’ daily lives, recognizes their potential, and seeks to understand how they learn and thrive.
• Curious: Demonstrates curiosity about their subject, their students, the world, and the craft of teaching and learning; approaches new ideas with openness and a spirit of exploration rather than judgment.
• Self-Aware: Understands the impact they have in setting the tone of the classroom and engages in ongoing reflection and self-knowledge to foster equitable and inclusive learning communities.

 This teacher will implement units developed by the English Department and will teach two sections of Upper Prep English (Grade 6) and two sections of Form 2 English (Grade 8). In addition, they will serve as an advisor to a small group of Form 1 students and will play an active role in the daily life of the Middle School. The Middle School academic team will provide ample time and support to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

Kingswood Oxford School Equal Opportunity Employer and Anti-Discrimination Statement

KO actively seeks to attract and welcome a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff, including differences in race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. At KO we believe that a diversity of ideas and perspectives enriches our community and improves our understanding. We continually work to increase equity and access within our learning community and seek candidates who are similarly committed to this work. If you would like to join us in this work, we welcome your application. More information can be found at https://www.kingswoodoxford.org/

Kingswood Oxford School provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The Strategic Vision:

 Kingswood Oxford is a transformative day school, located in West Hartford, CT  that engages students in real-world and interdisciplinary learning opportunities by expanding the classroom beyond our campus and partnering with people and institutions in the Greater Hartford area. Our signature educational approach develops compassionate collaborators, active problem-solvers, and ethical citizens who lead and serve in the wider community.

More information can be found at https://www.kingswoodoxford.org/

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to [email protected].