Upper School English Teacher
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Upper School English
Fort Worth Country Day is seeking an enthusiastic professional who preferably has experience in both independent school and upper school education. Reporting to the Head of Upper School this highly qualified experienced and dynamic teacher will serve as an Upper School English teacher beginning with theschool year.
About the English Department:
The mission of the FWCD K12 English/Language Arts Department is to foster critical reading critical thinking and critical writing skills so that the FWCD student will mature into a discerning reader and thinker and articulate and persuasive writer. Our curriculum focuses on developing the intellectual skills necessary for students to become engaged and empathetic critical readers and precise and effective writers. Our skillsbased curriculum utilizes both fiction and nonfiction texts that are age appropriate and reflect a wide range of voices. These texts become the foundation for discussion and writing which allows students to delve into how authors make meaning and how these works reflect the diversity and complexity of the human experience. As students engage with the ideas in these texts they plan write revise and eventually incorporate the words and ideas of others to become increasingly selfactualized thinkers with developing voices who better understand their connection to the world.
The Upper School English department provides a program that is designed with all students taking AP English Language and Composition as their culminating course with the hope of all seniors earning a composition credit going into college. Over half of our juniors take AP English Literature and Composition in eleventh grade and all students take English 10 and English 9 with no tracking at those levels. The Department works to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and excellence.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Teaching a total of five sections of courses which could include English 9 English 10 English 11 AP English Literature and Composition or AP English Language and Composition; teaching assignments will depend on the departments needs but most faculty teach two different courses.
- Serving as an advisor/mentor to about twelve upper school students and taking on extracurricular duties such as coaching sponsoring clubs or chaperoning trips
- Collaborating with fellow grade level teachers and communicating effectively with teachers above and below your grade level
- Communicating classroom expectations and grading student work punctually fairly and consistently in accordance with departmental standards expectations and rubrics
- Documenting and communicating students progress
- Offering students the opportunity for extra help and conferencing with students over their writing
- Demonstrating a wide range of presentation techniques in order to address different learning styles and abilities
- Understanding and adhering to our departments scope and sequence
- Using technology as an instructional tool
- Demonstrating excellent classroom management and organizational skills
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a passion for the subject matter and for teaching
- Be a team player and work well with others in the division and in the K12 ELA department
- Have excellent communication skills
Qualifications:
- A minimum of an undergraduate degree in English preferably a Masters degree
- At least 35 years of upper school or high school classroom teaching experience
About FWCD:
All employees of FWCD must:
- Embody model and communicate the Schools mission and core values (respect responsibility kindness courage integrity and scholarship)
- Exhibit generous community spirit professional flexibility a sense of humor and a positive attitude
- Collaborate and work well with colleagues parents and students
- Execute duties in a positive and punctual manner
- Be an enthusiastic lifelong learner driven toward professional selfimprovement and personal growth
Equal Opportunity Employer / Statement of Inclusivity:
Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit qualifications abilities and performance and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School.
The FWCD Inclusivity Statement confirms: We believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.
About Fort Worth Country Day and the City of Fort Worth:
Fort Worth Country Day earned the distinction of being ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth in 2018.
Fort Worth Country Day is a coed junior kindergarten through grade 12 collegepreparatory day school with approximately 1100 students and 250 faculty and staff. The School seeks to promote inclusivity and retain a diverse faculty. The 104acre campus offers excellent facilities for academics arts and athletics. Faculty and administration nurture a collegial professional environment in which innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for ongoing professional development are exceptional. Fort Worth Country Day is proud of its school community where students parents faculty staff and administration join together to develop an effective and enjoyable place to teach and learn.
Fort Worth ranks as one of the top 12 largest cities in the United States and is known for its vibrant arts music and cultural life. The Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan region is home to over 6.5 million people. More information about the School is available at .
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