Job Description

Springdale Preparatory School seeks an Upper and Middle School English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to join our talented team for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. This position is responsible for the continued development of non-native English speaking students communication and practical language skills. The EAP Teacher supports the school’s fast growing international program by effectively working with non-native English speaking students on their English speaking, listening, and reading skills for academic success, social interactions, and daily living. This position may teach in the upper and middle school, depending on need and expertise. 

Springdale Preparatory School is a co-educational multicultural collegiate boarding and day school located on a sprawling 51-acre campus in New Windsor, Maryland for students in grades 6th through 12th. Springdale Preparatory is an IB World School and is proud to be the only IB school in Carroll County, MD. To learn more about Springdale Preparatory School, please click here .

Springdale offers a rigorous curriculum based on real-world application to equip students socially, academically, and emotionally. Springdale teachers offer differentiated and globally minded instruction to students in small class sizes. Teachers at Springdale are also responsible for participating in extracurricular activities. English teachers should have the ability to infuse technology to create inquiry and project-based lessons to enhance students learning through various instructional strategies and approaches. Springdale teachers encourage and support students though a positive learning environment.

Qualified applicants should have the following in education and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Education, or related field (required) 
• Master’s Degree in English, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Education, or related field (preferred) 
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) certificate (preferred) 
• Fluent in one or more foreign language(s)
• Considerable knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods and techniques.
• Prior experience teaching non-native English speaking students in grades 6 to 12
• Commitment to using professional role to further the creation of an equitable and inclusive school community
• Empathetic and able to cultivate positive relationships with young people
• Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth
• Prior experience working in an independent school
• Proficiency with or ability to learn Blackbaud or other online learning platform
• Teaching certification is not required

This is a full-time, 10-months, exempt position beginning August 2025. Campus housing is available.

How to apply:

Qualified applicants should send their curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter to Gerald Boarman, Ed.D., Head of School at gerald.boarman@springdaleprep.org

Springdale Preparatory School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry or national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Springdale Preparatory School

Springdale Preparatory School is a co-educational multicultural collegiate boarding and day school located on a sprawling 51-acre campus in New Windsor, Maryland for students in grades 6th through 12th. Springdale Preparatory is an IB World School and is proud to be the only IB school in Carroll County, MD. To learn more about Springdale Preparatory School, please visit us at Springdale Preparatory School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry or national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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