High School English Teacher

BC High·Boston, Massachusetts

$57,000 - $118,000/yrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 days ago

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High School English Teacher · $57,000 - $118,000/yr

How this role compares

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-10% vs. median posted salary for classroom teacher roles in Boston, Massachusetts ($63,000, n=75)

83 similar openings in the Boston area · median $63,000

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 75 posted classroom teacher roles in Boston, Massachusetts salarys. This role sits in the 30th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 10% below the Boston, Massachusetts median for classroom teacher roles.

The teacher will instruct four sections of high school English across at least two grade levels. Additionally, the role involves fulfilling student mentoring and prefecting duties throughout the school.

Description Preamble Boston College High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent school serving young men across grades 7-12 from various communities across Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, Boston College High School continues its commitment to an authentic formation of the head, heart, and hands within the parameters of the Characteristics of Jesuit Education, the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, the BC High Mission Statement, and the strategic plan.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job entails teaching four sections of high school English across at least two different grade levels/courses. In addition to classroom English instruction, this teacher will also need to fulfill various student mentoring and prefecting roles throughout the school.

Requirements

SELECTION CRITERIA A passion for literature and teaching English to high school students of different abilities and backgrounds. A bachelor’s degree in English (a master’s degree in English, Education, or other relevant field preferred, but not required). Previous experience teaching English at the high school level (preferred, but not required). A strong foundation in and knowledge of literature, language, and the craft of writing. A willingness and enthusiasm to work in a collaborative department and also reflect on and develop one’s own pedagogy. A commitment to working within and supporting both BC High’s Jesuit identity and its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Salary: Commensurate with academic attainment and years of applicable teaching experience: $57,000–$118,000 annually

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $57,000 - $118,000/yr
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Posted: Aug 26, 2026
Application: Employer website

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