Middle School Teacher

Under direction of the Head of Middle School and the English Department Chair, the Middle School English Teacher will be responsible for teaching English language and literature to Middle School students. The teacher will design and deliver lessons, assess student performance, and provide feedback to help students develop their skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The teacher will also collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administrators to create a supportive learning environment and ensure that students meet academic standards.
Position Duties (include, but are not limited to)

• Develop and deliver engaging and relevant English language and literature lessons to students.
• Plan and implement effective classroom management strategies to promote student learning and academic success
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
• Assess student progress and provide regular feedback on strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes mutual respect, cooperation, and academic excellence.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, challenges, and opportunities for growth
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills, stay current with trends and best practices in education, and contribute to the school community
• Collaborate with the English department and the grade level team to support both curricular goals as well as the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students.
• Attend staff meetings, participate in community events, and serve on staff committees as required for a full time position.
• Recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion as tenets of our school mission statement and strategic plan, and desiring to be purposeful in planning curriculum which values and supports those tenets.
• Perform other duties as required

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience within the content area
• Ability to plan and implement effective lessons to engage Middle School students
• Effective use of formative and summative evaluation to meet the needs of each student.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, students, parents and community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates with a Master's Degree and/or state teaching license will be given preferential treatment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
The School's mission is to know, value, and challenge each student. We commit to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to graduate independent thinkers and globally aware citizens.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license.