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MS ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE TEACHER
Position Summary
Lincoln School is seeking a dedicated English Teacher to join our faculty team beginning July 2027. The English Teacher inspires and challenges students to build strong reading, writing, and communication skills while growing as kind and ethical members of a global community. Teachers empower learners to become self-aware, confident, innovative, and collaborative change agents who honor diversity and work toward enhancing their world. At Lincoln, teachers create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth in English and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Preparation for Learning
- Plan and prepare English classes using Lincoln planning templates, collaborating with colleagues to establish instructional goals, objectives, and methods aligned with the English curriculum.
- Prepare relevant, high-quality instruction and assignments that engage and excite learners.
Cultivating Learning Communities and a Sense of Belonging- Create a classroom environment that supports learning and is appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
- Encourage positive classroom behavior, address minor discipline issues, and implement Lincoln’s educational philosophy and instructional goals.
Delivery of Instruction- Align English instruction with learning objectives, school standards, and the Attributes of a Lincoln Learner.
- Use evidence-based instructional methods and appropriate materials, including technology, to build reading comprehension, written expression, and critical thinking for diverse learners.
- Collaborate with co-teachers and departments to meet student needs.
Monitoring, Assessment, and Follow-Up- Assess student learning regularly using multiple methods, including formative and summative English assessments.
- Provide feedback and progress reports as required, and maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with applicable laws, school policies, and administrative regulations.
Family and Community Partnership- Maintain open communication with students and families regarding academic and behavioral progress.
- Participate in scheduled school events outside regular hours, such as Student Learning Conferences, that support student learning and the school’s educational mission.
Professional Responsibilities- Promote intercultural competence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
- Help ensure the safety of students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Uphold school policies and guidelines, attend faculty meetings, contribute to co-curricular activities, maintain cooperative relationships, participate in professional learning, and perform duties such as supervision, proctoring, or substitutions as assigned.
RequirementsEducation and Experience- Degree in English, Education, or a related field, with a strong background in Middle School-level English and literacy content.
- Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
- Valid teaching certification appropriate to the subject and grade level.
- Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including students requiring learning interventions or English language learner (ELL) support.
- Knowledge of educational philosophy, instructional methods, classroom management, and student assessment, with specific application to teaching English.
- Ability to use a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and create a structured, supportive classroom environment.
- Proficiency with educational software, digital tools, and online resources to enhance English learning.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with students, families, and colleagues.
- Experience in co-teaching and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications- Master’s degree in English, Ed
Work ScheduleMonday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Start Date July 2027Find full description here