Laboratory Schools: English Teacher, High School

* Teachers are responsible for working collaboratively to develop curriculum with their course teams; for supervising students both in and out of the classroom; and for continually updating their teaching methods to ensure students receive a high-quality educational experience.
* Teachers are expected to foster trusting relationships with students, and to collaborate and communicate with families, other faculty, and staff in support of student learning. We are looking for team members who will emanate optimism, solve problems collaboratively, reflect on how one’s actions impact others, contribute to an engaging and inclusive school culture, and share in the united pursuit of Lab’s mission.
* The English Department is responsible for educating students in grades 9-12.  The courses taught by the department are designed to teach reading, writing, and thinking skills, and the content of the courses is chosen to support those goals.
* English teachers report to their respective Principals and are responsible to the English Department Chair.  The high school currently supports separate History and English departments and the middle school supports a combined Humanities department.
* All teachers are expected to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and are expected to work the required days as stipulated in that agreement.
* Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students.
* Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.
* Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.
* Strong knowledge of course subject matter required.
* Knowledge of instructional methodologies required.
* Strong knowledge of child development required.
* Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.
* Analytical skills required.
* Problem-solving skills required.
* Decision-making skills required.
* Attention to detail required.
* Organizational skills required.
* Computational skills required.
* Creativity required.
* Verbal and written communication skills
* Interpersonal skills required.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
* Ability to manage stressful situations required.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.
* Ability to use standard productivity software (Microsoft Office, calendar/scheduling software, etc.) required.
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* Education:

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* * Three years of middle school or high school teaching experience in English/Language Arts is preferred.
* Ability to teach any grade level of high school English required.
* Experience developing curriculum is strongly preferred.
* Ability to move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.
* Ability to move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property
* When appropriate, the ability to escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.
* Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.

When applying, the document(s)
** MUST
* * be uploaded via the
** My Experience
** page, in the section titled
** Application Documents
** of the application.

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