Grade 8 English Educator
Grade 8 English Educator
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Job Title:Grade 8 English Educator
Location: Enfield Public Schools Enfield CT
Mission Statement:
We believe public education is an essential component of a free and democratic society. In a partnership of family school community and local and state government our mission is to enable all students to meet high standards make productive choices in theirpersonal lives contribute to a diverse global society and act as responsible citizens. To accomplish this we must seek the necessary resources to:
- Provide a safe nurturing and academically challenging learning environment.
- Provide students and staff with opportunities to reach their full potential.
- Prepare students to become productive lifelong learners.
- Instill in our students a curiosity and love for learning which embraces the arts and the world around them.
- Prepare students to become self-reliant honest respectful and responsible members of a diverse and global society.
- Improve student learning by holding staff accountable for providing the most effective learning environment and using the most effective teaching strategies.
Job Description: Enfield Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a love of literature and language in students while promoting critical thinking and effective communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive English curriculum that aligns with state standards and district goals.
- Create engaging lesson plans that incorporate best instructional practices including differentiated instruction collaborative learning and technology integration.
- Teach various aspects of English language arts including literature writing grammar and vocabulary.
- Foster a classroom environment that is welcoming respectful and supportive of all students promoting equity and inclusion.
- Assess and evaluate students progress through formative and summative assessments providing constructive feedback to support their academic growth.
- Encourage students to think critically and express themselves effectively through written and oral communication.
- Collaborate with colleagues parents and the community to support student learning and create opportunities for students to showcase their work.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in English education.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in English Education or a related field.
- Valid Connecticut teaching certification in English.
- Experience teaching English at the high school level.
- Strong knowledge of adolescent development and instructional strategies for secondary education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
