Lower School Literacy Teacher

Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent coeducational preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sem, as it is affectionately called, holds a passion for learning, leading, and serving. Respect, integrity, and responsibility are core values. Through excellent academic, art, and athletic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community. Wyoming Seminary faculty and staff are campus leaders, role models, and important mentors for our students as well as one another. Faculty members have a passion for learning, leading, and serving, and are committed to participating fully in campus life. Along with teaching, faculty and staff connect with our community in afternoon extracurriculars, weekend and evening duties, and the advisory program. Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects the multitude of cultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff, and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values, and vision. Lower School Literacy Teacher Wyoming Seminary has an opening for a full-time 8th Grade Literacy Teacher and Speech Program coordinator to start in August 2026. This position involves teaching 8th-grade literature, writing, and grammar. This position also coordinates our capstone 8th-grade speech program. Ideal candidates must possess a willingness to work closely with colleagues, participate in co-curricular activities, and perform other duties as expected. Our faculty is deeply committed to the entire student experience. Faculty responsibilities are expected to include a combination of student support, involvement in campus life, committee work, and extracurricular activities. Applicants must be dynamic individuals who are passionate about their discipline, collaborative and innovative in their approach to teaching, and who embrace and support the diversity of our student body through their curriculum and pedagogy.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a master's degree Teaching experience preferred An appreciation for, and commitment to, literacy education A commitment to equitable classroom culture An ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively A commitment to ongoing professional development and growth A lively sense of humor, a strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and a willingness to become a fully invested member of our community To apply for the position, please send your cover letter and resume to

Wyoming Seminary, Attention:

Kathleen Hanlon, at khanlon@wyomingseminary.org. Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate based on color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects the disparate cultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff, and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values, and vision.