We are looking for candidates who exhibit excellence in the classroom and who can help develop in students the fundamental learning traits outlined in The Deerfield Student and A Framework For Schools. Beyond the classroom, candidates must be prepared to fully engage in the activities and less formal spaces that help define a strong residential educational community. Additionally, candidates for this position will possess the following specific attributes/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

• Experience teaching the reading and analysis of texts from a broad range of genres and voices

• Strong writing skills and enthusiasm for teaching writing

• Success running discussion-centered classes or facilitating inquiry-driven discussions

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canvas Learning Management System, and other basic classroom technologies

• Interest and demonstrated skill in working with adolescents

• Demonstrated multicultural competency and commitment to inclusivity

• Excitement for continued professional growth

• Enthusiasm for developing and aligning shared approaches to student learning

• The ability to work with colleagues as part of a team

• A sense of humor

Working Conditions:

• Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, analyze text, data and/or figures.

• Ability to frequently stand and/or sit for sustained periods of time

• Ability to frequently reach items and paperwork

• Ability to frequently sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

• Ability to frequently receive and communicate information, verbally and in writing

• Ability to occasionally stoop or kneel

• Ability to occasionally lift/carry/push up to 10 pounds