Role : Secondary English Language Arts Teacher

Reports to: Secondary Principal

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for serving God in the context of education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Literature or Secondary Education with English emphasis
• ACSI certification or ability to obtain
• Experience teaching US curriculum at the secondary level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of successful teaching experience
• Prior experience in an international school
• Master’s Degree in Education or English
• Understanding of Common Core Standards
• Experience with English Language Learners
• USA state teacher certification

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned ELA courses
• Collaborates with department, secondary team, and administration around student progress
• Completes and implements effective lessons and teaching strategies
• Follows grading policies
• Uses data from NWEA MAP and benchmark assessments to guide instruction and support students
• Follows the curriculum map and standards for each course and grade level
• Prepares students for university level English in reading and writing
• Follows discipline system and uses PBIS, Love & Logic, and Restorative Practices
• Mentor, disciple and guide a small group of students on a weekly basis
• Other duties and courses as assigned

Professional Characteristics:

• Teaches/leads from a Christ-centered worldview
• Effectively collaborates in team settings
• Demonstrates superb communication skills
• Operates from a growth mindset, able to reflect, learn, and progress
• Articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues and provides support so expectations can be met
• Shows a love of learning that translates into a positive, rigorous classroom culture
• Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual
• Utilizes technology to enhance student learning and partner with parents
• Exhibits a passion for equipping students to think critically, solve problems, and exercise self-discipline
• Interacts with people in a culturally intelligent manner
• Lives out faith in a way that facilitates discipleship, mentoring, and relationship building with students