Upper School English Teacher

Ransom Everglades

Miami, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Academic Advice, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conferences, Creative Writing, Diversity, English Language, Language Teaching, Pedagogy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Progress Reports, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Miami, FL

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Upper School English Teacher
The English Teacher at Ransom Everglades Upper School (US) is a full-time faculty reporting to the Humanities Department Chair. This position is responsible for teaching a combination of American Literature, Creative Writing, and English Compositioncourses and others in the Upper School curriculum and promoting lifelong learning while engaging and supporting a diverse student body in a value-based community. This faculty member supports the school's value for inquiry-based, student-centered learning, emphasis on global perspectives, and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Essential Duties Responsibilities

Teach five classes throughout the year.
Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students in grades 9-12, using various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and pedagogy.
Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the English department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, and multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
Serve as Academic Advisor, participate in student activities, engage in the life of the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.
Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.

Bachelor's degree in a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
Experience teaching American Literature, Creative Writing, or English Composition in a school.
Experience teaching at the upper school level is preferred.
Independent school teaching experience is preferred.
Evidence of establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
Familiarity with using technology in education is strongly preferred.
Strong computer skills preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Performance Factors:
Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School.
Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

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Ransom Everglades

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