English Teacher

Quest Forward High School (https://omaha.questforward.academy) is a new kind of high school located in West Omaha, NE at 2810 N 118th Street. Taking a student-centric, project-based, and skills-forward approach to learning, we seek to instill in our students the mindset, habits, and skills that will prepare them for success in future learning, in career, and in life itself. 

We are seeking teachers who see themselves as mentors, dedicated to student personal growth, and who serve as joyful facilitators of student-driven inquiry. Quest Forward High School seeks to innovate across the spectrum of learning from schedule, to calendar, to the nature of activity within the classroom.  So if you are looking for an opportunity to work in an exciting, innovative learning environment characterized by small class sizes, a collaborative atmosphere, and an ongoing dialogue with your students as they develop academic and life skills please send a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position.   

We are seeking an English mentor for students in grades 9-12 who is able to teach English at the high school and advanced-placement levels.  The ideal candidate will have:

• Teaching experience in grades 9-12

• Experience in non-traditional classroom environments

• Experience with project-based and problem-based learning

• Facility and comfort with technology

• Willingness to experiment and try new methods and approaches

Candidates with experience or training in more than one subject and an ability to teach in multiple subjects are highly desirable. Applicants should hold, or be able to obtain, a Nebraska teaching certificate. We are interested in both early career individuals looking to join something new and exciting and seasoned educators looking for something new.