July 2, 2026

English Instructor/Film and Journalism Instructor

St. Francis High School Hamburg, NY Hamburg, New York

Company Description St. Francis High School is a Roman Catholic, Franciscan, college preparatory school serving young men of diverse faiths and backgrounds from around the world. The school is committed to academic excellence, character formation, and a supportive learning environment grounded in Franciscan values. Faculty and staff contribute to a mission-driven community that encourages intellectual curiosity, personal growth, and service.

Role Description We are looking for full-time English Instructor with a background in journalism and/or filmmaking. Daily responsibilities involve preparing instructional materials, leading classroom discussions, assessing student progress, and providing constructive feedback on written and media-based assignments. The instructor will guide students in the writing process, critical reading, media literacy, and publishing and multimedia projects and presentations.

Qualifications

Strong foundations in English instruction: language skills, the writing process, literary criticism, public speaking, listening strategies, and media literacy.Competency in planning engaging lessons and effective classroom management.Advanced writing skills, particularly in academic, creative, journalistic, and media-related contexts.Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Journalism, Film Studies, or a related field required; Master's degree in related fields preferred.Relevant teaching certification or eligibility for certification, in accordance with local and state requirements preferred, but not required.Experience teaching high school students or college students, ideally in English, film studies, journalism, or related disciplines.Ability to integrate technology and multimedia resources into instruction and student projects.Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful classroom environment that supports the school’s mission and values.Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with readiness to participate in school activities and clubs.Willingness to use classroom lessons and multimedia productions to support extracurricular and co-curricular activities such as the school's news and entertainment program (WSTF-TV), the St. Francis Film Festival, and student-produced social media initiatives.

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