MS English Faculty

Position Summary

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Middle School team as a Middle School English Faculty member. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued in order to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families.

We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Title:

MS English Faculty
Department:
Middle School

Reports To:

Middle School Director
FLSA Status:
Exempt
On-Site:
Yes
When Needed:  School Year
FTE:
Part-Time 1.0 FTE
Pay Range: $58,

• Create and sustain a positive classroom culture, based on the mission and values of the school
• Employ developmentally appropriate teaching methods, materials, and workload expectations for middle school students
• Develop curriculum that incorporates project-based, inquiry-based, and student-centered learning techniques
• Have a broad and deep content knowledge that is curated and made accessible to students
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging content in the field of English
• Enhance curriculum and student engagement with relevant lessons, guided practice and age-appropriate technologies
• Support students in the development of effective English habits, content knowledge and skills
• Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet differentiated student needs and varying levels of progress inside and outside of the classroom
• Possess the interest, ability, and skills to successfully teach English to Middle School students
• Serve as an advisor to a group of Middle School students
• Lead E-lectives throughout the academic year
• Design and lead an E Week program each academic year
• Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum
• Develop a culturally responsive, student-centered classroom community that fosters engagement, inquiry, risk-taking and confidence
• Establish classroom expectations that create a safe and comfortable environment for all students
• Share perspectives and expertise in the community roles for the continuing betterment of the school as an institution
• Collaborate and work effectively with other members of the English Department to create common experiences centered on student inquiry
• Collaborate with school counselors and learning specialists to establish and maintain social-emotional learning and wellness for all students
• Collaborate with school counselors and learning specialists to plan lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources to effectively serve students with different learning profiles and mental health needs
• Develop a culturally responsive, student-centered classroom community that fosters engagement, inquiry, risk-taking and confidence
• Create and sustain effective family partnerships, for example: communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom news via formal fall/spring conferences, written communications, and school portal
• Observe/evaluate/assess students’ development and maintain accurate records regarding student progress and areas of growth
• Attend and chaperone school related events outside the scheduled school day
• Communicate openly, timely, and supportively with students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders regarding student achievement and progress
• Create and sustain effective family partnerships so that all families are seen and heard; for example: communicate with families regarding expectations, student progress (challenges and successes) and classroom news
• Participate actively and with curiosity in school/division/department/committee meetings, as well as student community gatherings during the school day
• Utilize technology to support student success (e.g. Google Docs, Google Classroom and Learning platform)
• Conscientiously complete other duties as assigned

• Experience teaching English is required, with 3 or more years preferred
• Experience teaching English to Middle School students is…