Temporary Upper School English Faculty

Upper School English Faculty

The Upper School (9-12th grade) English Faculty will be responsible for teaching two sections of 10th grade English for one semester as a long-term leave replacement for a current faculty member. They will also serve as an advisor to an existing group of 10th through 12th grade students. The group meets once a week, and occasionally participates in other community events together.

General Responsibilities:

• Establishes a positive and engaging classroom culture focused on learning.
• Will teach existing American Literature curriculum as part of English 10 teaching team
• Effectively differentiates, utilizing a variety of instructional methods to meet the needs of all learners.
• Communicates effectively, providing timely feedback to students and families.
• Enthusiastically engages in professional development while staying aware of current educational research and best practices.
• Reflects and adjusts teaching practices based on self-reflection, feedback from others, and the accurate assessment of student work.
• Collaborates 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.
• Prioritizes an environment of inclusion, respect, and rapport in the classroom.
• Attends and chaperones school-related events outside the scheduled school day.
• Participates actively and with curiosity in school/division/department/committee meetings on Wednesdays until 5:15 pm, as well as student community gatherings during the school day.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Training &

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, with an emphasis in English and/or education-related area from a four-year college or university required.
• Master’s Degree in English, education, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of combined teaching experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with current learning theories and basic principles of human growth and development and ability to consider them in the design and implementation of learning experiences.
• Knowledge of current trends and research in learning and assessment.
• Ability to effectively manage classroom dynamics to create a positive and productive learning environment for all students.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a variety of teams.
• Possible travel (field trips).

Additional Requirements:

• Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
• Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
• Stamina:
  Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, and support body with core muscles.
• Fine Motor
  
  Skills:
  
  Using hands to grasp, move, or assemble small objects (e.g., papers, writing).
• Sensory:
  Clear hearing to distinguish sounds and vision to see differences in color, shade, brightness.
• Ability to sit and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day & lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes).

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer