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 a 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, Professor - English typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Oakland Unity High Schools
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English Teacher
OAKLAND UNITY HIGH SCHOOL (OUHS) was founded in 2003 as an independent charter high school open to all students in Oakland. The mission of OUHS is to prepare its students for admission to and success in college and career. We are a small school with high expectations and a safe and nurturing environment for teaching and learning. Over the years OUHS has established itself as a high impact school and is one of the highest-achieving Oakland high schools. The school annually enrolls approximately 300 students in grades 9-12. Over 85% of Unity students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and over 75% come from immigrant families whose home language is not English. Unity offers a rigorous curriculum and intensive support responsive to the individual developmental and academic needs of students, which allows them to achieve academic success and positive social/cultural development.
Our Teachers
Commit to our core mission, with the underlying belief that all students can and will attend
college
Serve as grade-level advisors and committed mentors to a cohort of students
Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students
Maintain professional and respectful relationships with students, peers, families, and community
members
Commit to data driven instruction
Participate in weekly staff development and team meetings
Develop and uphold established school policies, protocols, and procedures
Qualifications
Valid California secondary subject-matter credential, or
Qualify for the intern program, pass the English CSET, and earn an English language arts
credential
Ability to participate in teamwork and shared decision-making.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in technology
Compensation: Salary and benefits are competitive with Oakland Unified School District and other neighboring districts. Reimbursement for up to $2,000 in moving/travel expenses full health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for the employee and qualifying dependents retirement system through the California State Teachers Retirement System (CALSTRS) if credentialed the option of 403B enrollment 3% matched 457(b) retirement saving contribution after three years of employment. Opportunities to earn additional compensation for leadership roles and responsibilities as assigned by the principal. Qualified math teachers are eligible for additional annual compensation on our salary schedule.
Start date: August 1, 2024. Application closing date: Open until filled.
To apply, send a letter of intent, a statement of teaching philosophy (including why Unity is an excellent fit for you), and resume by e-mail to William Nee, Principal, wnee@unityhigh.org.
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