English, Upper/Middle John Burroughs School

 English Teacher, Upper and Middle School

Start Date: July 1, 2026

 

About John Burroughs School:

Founded in 1923, John Burroughs School (jburroughs.org) is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 7-12 located on a 49-acre campus in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. Burroughs currently has 660 students, 49% of whom identify as students of color. Twenty-five percent of the student body receives tuition aid.

Burroughs strives to instill the joy of living through active learning, integrity, and service to others. We seek to cultivate an inclusive community that nurtures authentic learners who lead and inspire meaningful lives. At Burroughs, we do so by loving and learning from our differences, embracing challenges and championing growth, fostering a culture of great expectations, teaching empathy and the power of service, and offering a balanced and broad experience. Faculty, parents, and students share a commitment to a liberal arts education that strikes a balance among academics, arts, athletics, and activities. We believe that the many dimensions of diversity, equity, and inclusivity are essential to excellence in education, and they are woven into the fabric of the Burroughs experience.

For more information, see:

·  About JBS: https://jburroughs.org/about-jbs

·  Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Engagement: 

https://www.jburroughs.org/about-jbs/diversityequityandinclusivity

·  Working at Burroughs: https://www.jburroughs.org/about-jbs/working-at-jbs

 

Opportunity Description:

John Burroughs seeks a supportive, inspiring, and collaborative teacher to join its English department. Burroughs English teachers love teaching middle and high school students and are contagiously passionate about reading and writing. In a team-based structure, the English department welcomes new colleagues who thrive on collaboration as a way to grow professionally and innovate thoughtfully in order to reach every student. The department strives to help all students develop their authentic voices and find themselves reflected in the diverse literature we explore; students are asked to study a range of texts that present multiple voices and perspectives. Full-time English faculty teach four sections, typically with two preps (most teachers teach both middle and high school courses). In addition to their teaching and departmental responsibilities, faculty members are expected to participate in the larger life of the school (e.g., attending morning assembly, supervising a lunch table, and advising students). Teachers are also expected to coach or provide leadership in co-curricular areas.

 

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have:

·  3-5 five years of experience teaching English

·  A degree in English

·  Strong interpersonal skills

·  Experience working in a diverse environment and mentoring students from 

historically-excluded groups

 

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents electronically to Sarah Yoselevsky Kaye at skaye@jburroughs.org.

 

1. Cover letter stating interest in and qualifications for the position

2. Statement of educational philosophy

3. Current resume, including phone number

4. Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references

 

Files will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled. 

After reviewing applications, Jennifer Salrin, assistant head of school for academic affairs, and Joy Gebhardt, chair of the English department, will speak with first-round applicants. Preference will be given to candidates who submit their applications by January 20. Finalists will be invited to Burroughs for a school day, during which they will teach a class, interview, spend time with students and faculty, and have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with our campus and community.

 If you have questions about the position, contact Joy Gebhardt at jgeb@jburroughs.org.