Job Description

Keystone is a nationally recognized, multi-cultural, college-preparatory school where academic excellence and student individuality are honored. Our small, accelerated classes and co-curricular activities prepare our students to succeed academically and socially at the nation’s best colleges and universities.

Keystone School seeks a full-time English instructor with a start date of August 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year.  Keystone School provides talented and motivated students with a world-class, well-rounded educational experience in a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence, ethical growth, community involvement and responsible leadership.

We welcome applicants committed to teaching English in an accelerated environment.  Successful candidates will have a passion for working with high school aged students.   

Required qualifications and experience include:

• A commitment to Keystone School's mission
• Experience teaching courses in grades 9 through 12
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Staying current with trends in English education and writing instruction
• Understanding of developmental stages in adolescence
• Ability to function as a member of a team and to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers, students, and parents
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive educational environment
• Ability to serve as an advisor to Upper School aged students
• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working with advanced and gifted English students
• Experience teaching AP English Language
• Experience running a literary magazine or similar publication
• Masters or PhD degree

Competitive salary and benefit package.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three to five references to Head of Upper School Bill Spedding at [email protected] by Monday, March 31 st 2025.

We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We don't just accept difference -it's one of our key values.

Keystone School welcomes candidates for admission or employment, regardless of age, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, national or ethnic origin, and does not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law in the administration of any of its programs.

For more information about Keystone School, please visit

About Keystone School

Keystone school has been a haven for bright, motivated students since 1948. A Keystone student is taught to ask questions, to pursue knowledge, and to love learning. We believe that when given the opportunity, encouragement, and means to think more deeply and comprehensively, young people will respond with the enthusiasm and energy to go beyond the demands of a standard curriculum. Within the context of a balanced and supportive environment, our challenging and thoughtful college-preparatory program, enriched with many opportunities for physical, social, creative, and ethical growth, challenges students to develop diligence, inquisitiveness, independence, self-discipline, and responsibility. Keystone is a nationally recognized, multi-cultural, college-preparatory school where academic excellence and student individuality are honored. Our small, accelerated classes and co-curricular activities prepare our students to succeed academically and socially at the nation’s best colleges and universities.

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