Job Description
West End School Teacher Job Description- Middle School Teaching Position (Grades 6-8)
We are recruiting talented, compassionate educators to be a part of our faculty. At this time, we are specifically looking for an outstanding Middle School Math Teaching Position (Grades 6-8) to join our team to complete the academic year.
Successful applicants will share a commitment to excellence in the classroom, a belief that great teaching is the key to unlocking student academic success and that all children are deserving of a quality education.
West End School (WES) is a scholarship-based, independent, PK- 8th grade school with a mission to provide a safe, structured environment for boys in which academic rigor, character development, and responsible action establish the foundation for a purposeful life.
Admission is open to boys who are capable of attaining grade-level proficiency. West End School strives to address the issues boys in our community face by creating for its students a loving environment of high expectations and personal responsibility. Through the School's rigorous academic and personal standards, we inspire our students to attain the highest possible level of scholarship, character, and intellectual growth.
Teacher Job Description:
The responsibilities for a Teacher of West End School include:
Engage students in rigorous instruction combined with curriculum activities and instructional objectives that are standards-based, measurable, and accelerate the transfer of learning and knowledge
Create and execute rigorous and engaging long-term, quarterly, weekly, daily, and lesson-specific lesson plans, specifically making them relevant for our boys and young men of color Set clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction
Model and infuse the values of West End School--trust, honesty, forgiveness, respect and perseverance--into the curriculum
Maintain a productive, safe, neat, and focused learning environment
Execute and maintain appropriate student-centered dįscipline techniques and effective classroom management strategies to maximize student learning and time-on-task
Create and provide meaningful and frequent assessments to determine students' growth and mastery levels
Monitor student progress and adjust instructional materials and strategies to provide differentiated instruction and address individual needs o f students
Provide opportunities for re-teaching, remediation, and enrichment as necessary to ensure the growth and success of all students
Keep parents and guardians well- informed about students' progress
Participate in school-wide events ( some of these may be in evenings and /or weekends)
Actively engage in faculty meetings and professional development opportunities
Perform all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to rules, policies and regulations, together with exhibiting high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic
Other duties as assigned (may include lunch/morning/afternoon supervision, etc.)
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Minimal requirement)
At least 2 years of full-time teaching experience
Successful experience working with boys of color from low-income backgrounds
Qualifications and Skills:
A deeply held belief that all students are capable of success
Ability to demonstrate compassion while accepting no excuses and taking personal responsibility for student growth
A willingness to go above and beyond for the success of our students
A commitment to igniting a passion for learning in children
An ability to instill and model a growth mindset for students, never giving up on students
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Outstanding organizational skills and professionalism
Proven ability to take initiative and seek opportunities for continuous improvement
A commitment to work collaboratively with a close-knit faculty to do 'what's best for our boys
Demonstrated dependability and an ability to be flexible High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with wide variety of stakeholders (including students, faculty and staff, families)
Ability to utilize technology, including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google application
Statement of Non-Discrimination:
West End School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our school.
West End School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.