High School English Teacher

Description: We are searching for a highly dependable and passionate high school teacher to join our school. A teacher should strive to provide the next generation of students with the knowledge and experience to be successful learners and members of society. To be successful, you should be extremely resilient, well-organized, and flexible. Outstanding candidates are able to manage their time, keep abreast of developments in their field, and adjust teaching techniques to suit different students.

Responsibilities: 

• Reading all prescribed novels, poetry, and additional resources to gain a thorough understanding of them before developing lesson plans and curricula.
• Collaborating with other English department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies, and interventions.
• Preparing students for formal and informal assessments.
• Grading assignments, and other assessments, and communicating with parents, students, teachers, and counselors regarding underperformance and other concerns.
• Organizing guest speakers, and literary events
• Keeping abreast of current events and incorporating these events and themes into lessons to make them more relevant to students.
• Ensuring all curriculum, school, and state standard requirements are met.
• Assessing student needs and providing support or extra resources to struggling students as well as exceptional achievers.
• Expanding teacher networks and participating in workshops, lectures, and other learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, literature, or a similar discipline.
• A relevant license, certificate, or registration.
• A strong interest in literature and language.
• Superb interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to establish rapport and build professional relationships with adolescents.
• A high degree of professionalism.

Schedule 

SCHEDULE: Full-time

HOURS: 40

SHIFT: Day

STATUS: Full-time