Middle School English Teacher
Middle School English Teacher
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$ 45000 - 90000
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Job Description
Nichols School seeks a passionate and studentcentered Middle School English teacher to join our faculty for theschool year. This position includes teaching multiple sections of 8thgrade English which offers the PreAP English 1 framework for students. It is a course that builds the reading writing and language skills essential for students success in our upper school and beyond. The ideal candidate will strongly emphasize close critical reading and analytical writing in utilizing the PreAP English 1 framework. Students learn to observe small details in a text to develop a deeper understanding of the whole while also honing their ability to craft complex sentences and build toward longerform written analysis. Texts take center stage in the course and the curriculum supports the development of thoughtful engaged readers and confident capable writers.
DUTIES:
Teach multiple sections of Middle School English with a primary focus on 8th grade.
Create and design lessons instruction and assessments with the PreAP English 1 framework.
Adapt lessons and approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Serve as a Middle School advisor.
Work closely and effectively with members of the English department to ensure that the curriculum flows smoothly.
Communicate with parents proactively positively and professionally to support the academic socialemotional and physical needs of students.
Engage in continued professional development.
Foster a supportive and engaging classroom environment.
Identify and respond to the individual academic social and emotional needs of students including learning differences in collaboration with our Learning Specialist.
Attend scheduled division grade team and department meetings.
Participate in the traditions culture and events of the Middle School.
Perform other duties to support the division and/or school as a whole as assigned. The capacity to contribute in other areas is a valuable consideration.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field; advanced degree preferred.
Teaching experience in English preferred.
Passion for working with middle school students.
Strong background in the teaching of writing and literature.
Creative enthusiastic and growthmindset approach to learning.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Genuine concern for students and their learning success.
Collaborative approach to working with other faculty members administrators and staff to further its mission
Excellent interpersonal and classroom management skills.
Ability to be flexible and go with the flow in a dynamic school setting.
Nichols School is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. We are committed to growing a more diverse school community and cultivating a climate where every employee student and family can safely and authentically be themselves.
Employment Type
Full-Time
