Upper School English Teacher

Upper School English Teacher

Reports to:

Assistant Head of School and Head of Upper School (Head of Upper School)

Receive Guidance From:
English Department Chair, Head of Upper School, Associate Head of School for Teaching and Learning

Collaborate Closely With:
English Department, the Teaching and Learning Team

The Upper School English teacher will support the mission and core values of University Liggett School through positive and professional interaction with students and faculty. The Upper School English teacher will be responsible for ensuring that the school’s curriculum, mission, vision, and strategic plan inform all decisions and actions. The teacher will promote an atmosphere of trust and openness among employees, students, and parents and will foster students’ intellectual, social, behavioral, and emotional growth.

• Teach four or five sections of upper school English
• Create class environments committed to close reading of complex texts, thoughtful discussion, and analytical writing
• Design writing assignments that stretch student thinking and imagination
• Participate actively in advancing the English department’s curriculum and The Liggett Approach
• Scaffold assessments effectively and respond thoughtfully and promptly to student work
• Maintain comprehensive documentation pertaining to course syllabi, scope and sequence information, lesson plans, the online portal, and the gradebook, ensuring prompt dissemination of this information when required
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in department discussions about pedagogy and other concerns
• Create an equitable and inclusive class environment that promotes community, integrity, respect, excellence, and empathy
• Communicate thoughtfully, professionally, and clearly with families
• Serve as an upper school advisor, supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of students and acting as a liaison between school and home
• Participate actively and positively in the life of the school through involvement in co-curricular activities

• A bachelor's degree or higher in English or an equivalent field
• Enthusiasm for upper school students and an understanding of their developmental needs
• A thoughtful and engaging approach to teaching, learning, and assessment
• Strong writer, reader, speaker, and listener
• A growth mindset about teaching practices and an eagerness to work toward professional goals and development
• A keen desire to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered environment
• Ability to connect with students of diverse backgrounds to develop healthy, supportive, and responsive relationships
• Enthusiasm for reading outside of teaching
• Commitment to supporting and being present in the life of the school
• Facility with technology in the classroom

This job operates in a professional school environment.

10 month employee/ 7:45 am- 3:30 pm

ULS is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. It is the policy of the school to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, marital or familial status or any other status specifically protected by federal or Michigan law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment at ULS including hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment. This policy applies to all conduct on school premises, during school-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in connection with all school-related duties or functions. This policy also applies to all conduct and communication by vendors or other third parties while on school premises or in connection with providing services to the school.

Qualified candidates should send the following to Shernaz Minwalla, Head of Upper School, at sminwalla :

• A resume or curriculum vitae
• A letter of interest that explains the following:
• Qualifications and interest in the position and school
• Important professional development experiences and pedagogical shifts
• The role of assessment in your classroom