Middle School English Teacher

Reports to: Director of the Middle School

FT/PT/R/T: FullTime Regular Academic Year

University Prep (UPrep) is seeking a talented engaging and compassionate Middle School English Teacher. We look for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. We need a leader who has passion for English and thrives on working independently as well as part of a team. If that sounds like you wed like to hear from you.

Who We Are:

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision teaches four sections of Middle School English each semester. May teach interdisciplinary courses with members in other departments. Serves on one of the Middle School advisor teams.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaches four sections of Middle School English
• Serves as a Middle School Advisor
• Participates in Middle School curricular team
• Actively participates in the life of the school outside the classroom
• Vigorously engages in their own professional development
• Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the schools constituencies
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
• Since safety and security are everyones responsibility takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students faculty staff equipment materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in English or a related field from a fouryear college or university required
• Masters degree in English or a related field preferred
• Teaching certification preferred
• 5 years of successful teaching experience in a Middle School environment preferred

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Competence in the content area and pedagogy for Middle School
• Good understanding of the developmental needs of Middle School students
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
• Energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself to high expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to create an active learning environment that supports understanding passion and creativity in students
• Ability to prepare lessons to appeal to a variety of learning styles needs and accommodations
• Ability to use formative assessments and strategies in the classroom
• Deep interest in being part of a community as a colleague and gradelevel team member
• Experience being part of a curricular and cocurricular team preferred
• Educational leadership experience (team leader department head gradelevel coordinator) preferred
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• A working understanding of Universal Design for Learning and Understanding by Design concepts
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Flexibility maturity and a sense of humor
• Commitment to diversity equity and inclusivity
• Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows or Mac environment using Office master common automated systems for record keeping and learn new technology
• Comfortable with operating Audio/Visual equipment
• Ability and interest in coaching and/or working in our outdoor program is a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary range is $64157 $116644 based on education and years of experience. UPrep offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package intended to support and promote the health and wellbeing work/life balance and financial security of our faculty staff and their families. Benefits are listed on our careers page and include: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance EmployerSeeded Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account Flexible Spending Accounts EmployerPaid LongTerm Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program EmployerPaid Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution and match after one year of service Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave after one year of service and Professional Development opportunities.

Complete our online employment application and upload your rsum and a cover letter telling us why you are interested in and qualified for this position.

Position open until filled. No phone calls or dropins please.

University Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race color caste national or ethnic origin religion creed age gender marital status sexual orientation gender identity veterans status disability use of a trained service animal or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to admissions and administration of all its programs as well as to all areas of employment.

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