Upper School English Teacher

Upper School English Teacher

The English Teacher at Ransom Everglades Upper School (US) is a full-time faculty member reporting to the Humanities Department Chair. This position is responsible for teaching a combination of American Literature, Creative Writing, and English Composition courses and others in the Upper School curriculum and promoting lifelong learning while engaging and supporting a diverse student body in a value-based community. This faculty member supports the school’s value for inquiry-based, student-centered learning, emphasis on global perspectives, and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Essential Duties Responsibilities 

• Teach five courses throughout the year.
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students in grades 9-12, using various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
• Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
• Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
• Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and pedagogy.
• Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the English department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
• Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, and multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
• Serve as Academic Advisor, participate in student activities, engage in the life of the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.
• Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Experience teaching American Literature, Creative Writing, or English Composition in a school.
• Experience teaching at the upper school level is preferred.
• Independent school teaching experience is preferred.
• Evidence of establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Familiarity with using technology in education is strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Performance Factors: 

Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments. 

Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School. 

Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.