Middle School English Teacher
Location
Franklin, TN | United States
Job description
Scholarship
- Creates syllabi for each course; develops lesson plans and instructional materials
- Collaborates with other faculty members in curriculum development
- Degree in English or similar Humanities based subject; masters preferred
- Proficient in the use of computer applications as required
- Assesses students’ academic and social growth, and maintains timely, appropriate grades and reports
Creativity
- Provides individualized and small group instruction
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies
- Uses technology in the classroom as an instructional tool
Compassion
- Establishes a positive learning environment by maintaining standards of student behavior and rapport
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with grade-level teams to help students solve learning challenges
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
- Leads or assists extracurricular activities (team, sport, club, etc.)
- Possesses comfort in an independent school setting
Professionalism
- Communicates student progress to parents through report cards, comments, emails, conferences, etc.
- Holds to the highest standards of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct
- Meets deadlines, is punctual and reliable
- Complies with conditions as stated in the employee handbook
- Maintains professional excellence through in-service education activities and ongoing professional development
- Fulfills other duties as assigned (committee, advisory, homeroom, chaperone, supervision, Saturday School, etc.)
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Work in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
- Stand or work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
- Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom or office environment
Job tags
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