English Teacher

Description

Flintridge Sacred Heart is a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding high school whose mission is to educate young women for a life of faith, integrity and truth. We are seeking a full-time English teacher to teach different levels of English classes. Successful candidates should have a strong background in English literature and commensurate skill as a writing instructor.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in integrating technology into their teaching, and ready to consider emerging technologies to enhance learning and student engagement. We are looking for a teacher who will participate in the school community outside the classroom, support the mission of the school, and collaborate with colleagues. As part of an integrated and dynamic faculty, all teachers are involved in co-curricular programs and should share in a commitment to a holistic approach to educating young women.

Flintridge Sacred Heart educators are members of an innovative learning environment where committed teachers develop intentionally designed curriculums. Faculty is engaged in a 1:1 MacBook program, curriculum/ programming redesign and mapping, and teacher-driven professional learning communities. Dedicated to teaching and learning in a supportive and collegial atmosphere, our faculty “shares out” on best practices, technological integration, and instructional strategies.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity is a vital element of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy’s mission to educate young women for a life of faith, integrity and truth. At Flintridge Sacred Heart, we seek to create and sustain a vibrant, inclusive community and we value and appreciate the uniqueness contained within each person so as to honor the diversity of God’s creation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Commitment to the mission of Flintridge Sacred Heart
• Ability to create an environment in the classroom and in all areas of co-curricular responsibility that nurtures the development of faith, integrity and truth.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equitable and inclusive classroom practices
• Design and implement regular formative and summative assessments to measure student learning
• Knowledge of best pedagogical practices in English education.
• Proficiency in curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment.
• Experience with academic technology and/or an enthusiastic willingness to be trained to employ new tools.
• Demonstrate skill in fostering a learner-centered classroom environment and challenge students to apply knowledge to real-life problems.
• Be a reflective educator who models intellectual curiosity.
• Actively participate in the school’s culture of inquiry and seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree English or other relevant area.
• Master’s degree in English; 3-5 years high school teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in independent school environment preferred
• Compassion, understanding, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent collegiality, professionalism and organizational ability
• Ability to work well with students and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, use sound judgment, and work independently

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• Stands 50% or more of the workday
• Sight, hearing and speech are essential for communication
• Lifts up to 10 pounds without assistance

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Wage Range

The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.

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