English Teacher

Job Details:

Job Location:

Middle and Upper School - Miami, FL 33133, Salary Range:
Undisclosed,
* Ransom Everglades School is currently accepting applications for positions for the upcoming 2027–2028 academic year*

• Teach five classes throughout the year.
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students, using various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
• Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
• Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
• Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and pedagogy.
• Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the English department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
• Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, and multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
• Serve as Academic Advisor, participate in student activities, engage in the life of the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.
• Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Experience teaching American Literature, Creative Writing, or English Composition in a school.
• Experience teaching at the upper and middle school level is preferred.
• Independent school teaching experience is preferred.
• Evidence of establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Familiarity with using technology in education is strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Attendance and Dependability:
The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

Communication and Contact:
The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School.

Relationships with Others:
The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.