Asst. Professor - English teaches courses in the discipline area of English. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - English provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - English typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary
Gill St. Bernard’s School is searching for a dynamic and experienced full time Upper School English teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching, experienced with curriculum development, committed to student-centered pedagogy, and eager to collaborate with colleagues. The successful candidate will be patient, encouraging, and flexible with students, and will model GSB’s core values of compassion, excellence, integrity, respect, and courage. The Upper School English department seeks candidates who have demonstrable evidence of teaching excellence, experience teaching AP English Language and Composition or IB Higher Level English, and the desire to innovate in the classroom.
Responsibilities
Teach five (5) sections of English. Classes meet five out of every seven days. Courses will be planned and taught in collaboration with 1-2 other teachers.
Provide academic support for students outside of class time as needed (during meeting time, before or after school).
Collaborate with members of the Upper School English department to align lesson plans and curriculum.
Submit grades quarterly and academic narrative comments three times a year.
After the first year, serve as an advisor to 10-12 students (provide academic and emotional support, communicate regularly with parents/guardians, host in-person conferences twice a year).
Engage in the co-curricular life of the school by overseeing a student club/service-related organization, based on needs of the student life program. Athletic coaches receive additional stipends.
After the first year, develop an experiential Spring Unit course with colleagues.
Participate in divisional, departmental, committee, and grade-team meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division Director.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred
5 years of experience teaching at the Upper School level
Experience teaching at the AP, IB, or Honors level
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the secondary level
Experience instructing a diverse student population
Demonstrated understanding of cultural competency and full commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work
Willingness to broaden facility with classroom technology
Enthusiasm for ongoing professional growth and membership in a community of learners
Ability to work with students in-person or virtually, as determined by the School
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to careers@gsbschool.org, with the subject line US English Teacher.
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