Us English Teacher

JOB SUMMARY

Crystal seeks a temporary, full-time exempt (1.0 FTE, 10-month) Upper School English Teacher starting August 2024. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience, a general knowledge of curriculum instruction practices, some high school classroom teaching experience and advising experience and the ability to instruct students and apply effective classroom management.The purpose of the US EnglishTeacher is to develop creative, reflective thinkers who express ideas confidently and elegantly in written and verbal expression. Through the study of literature and practice of writing, students become thoughtful, close readers and critical thinkers. Students learn to appreciate the artistic quality of literature, use literature to interpret the world around them, and engage with others empathetically.

The English Teacher will also: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual development through general education. Enable students to maximize their competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Help build equity and inclusion, and a sense of belonging. Lay the foundation for positive self-assessment and emotional intelligence amongst students. Teach them a sense of responsibility as well as their academic curriculum.

Key Job Competencies

• Developing Others: Ability to effectively support the growth and development of students/adults across all levels of the organization.

• Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding.

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Values and Fluency: Possesses and applies skills, values, knowledge and principles of inclusive teaching practices. Dedicated to continued learning and growth related to the values outlined in Crystal's DEI Pillars. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person in the Crystal Community.

• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.

• Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.

• Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.

• Project Management: Ability to lead and execute complex projects to achieve goal attainment by prioritizing activities, assigning responsibilities in accordance with capabilities, monitoring progress, and evaluating impact.

• Collaboration: The interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities one will leverage to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. The ability to work with others to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.

• Instructional Delivery: Effectively implements essential practices for effectively instructing students to maximize knowledge and skill acquisition

• Classroom Management: Maximizes administration of rules and procedures, proactive management, effective and stimulating instruction, andreduction of disruptive and inappropriate student conduct to ensure high quality learning, and emotionally safe, equitable environments.

• Formative Assessment: Supports competency-based education by ensuring understanding of students’ needs and modifies instruction as it is happening to guide and assess student learning.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Design and implement creative pedagogy with instruction that values a hands-on, collaborative, project-based curriculum & methodology

• Cultivate an inclusive, challenging, and equitable learning environment that reflects Crystal’s core values and allows the diverse student body to grow and thrive

• Set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish a positive and appropriate learning environment

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative and meaningful curriculum with vertical alignment

• Integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth

• Participate in professional development opportunities that promote growth and leadership

• Record and report on students' progress. Assign and grade projects and examinations.

• Serve as an advisor who is committed to the social and emotional development of students

• Attend meetings as required

• Uphold Crystal’s core values

• Foster an inclusive school environment

• Strong written and verbal communication

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• At least three years of classroom teaching experience in a high school setting

Travel Required

Light travel between the Middle School and Upper School campuses, as needed

Physical demands and work environment

• Able to lift up to 20 pounds

• Able to climb stairs

• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods

• Able to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary and Benefits

This is a temporary exempt full-time (40 hours/week), 10-month Faculty position, and the annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $70,000 - $150,000.

The recruitment period will remain open until sufficient resumes have been received and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established. First consideration will be given to individuals that apply between March 4, 2024 through March 14, 2024. Second consideration will be given to individuals that apply between March 15, 2024 through April 4, 2024. The ideal start date for this position is August 1, 2024.