High School ELA Teacher

AMERICAN UNITED SCHOOL; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a passionate High School ELA Teacher to cultivate literary excellence and advanced academic skills. The role involves designing engaging lesson plans, integrating AP Capstone program skills, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and possess experience in teaching English at the high school level.

Qualifications

• Experience as a high school English teacher or similar role.
• Understanding of the AP Capstone program.
• Experience with advanced placement (AP) coursework is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans.
• Integrate AP Seminar skills within the ELA curriculum.
• Assess and evaluate student performance.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Interpersonal Skills

Literary Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education with a major in English

Job description

Cultivate Literary Excellence and Advanced Academic Skills as Our High School ELA Teacher
Are you a passionate educator dedicated to fostering a love of literature and empowering students to excel in rigorous academic environments? As a High School ELA Teacher, you will guide students in developing advanced critical thinking, sophisticated communication skills, and a profound appreciation for diverse literary and intellectual works, including the challenges of the AP Capstone program.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans that encompass literature, writing, grammar, and language skills, fostering both analytical and creative abilities.
• Integrate AP Seminar skills (research, argumentation, presentation) within the ELA curriculum, preparing students for success in the AP Capstone program and beyond.
• Develop and implement curriculum that challenges students to engage deeply with complex texts, promoting advanced literary analysis and interpretation.
• Assess and evaluate student performance through a variety of methods, including assignments, tests, projects, and AP-style assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback to support their academic growth.
• Create an inclusive and intellectually stimulating classroom environment that encourages active participation, respectful discourse, and diverse perspectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues, and parents, to support student success and address individual learning needs, particularly within the demands of advanced coursework.
• Guide students in the development of sophisticated research and writing skills, essential for success in college and beyond.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education with a major in English, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a high school English teacher or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience or a strong understanding of the AP Capstone program, specifically AP Seminar, and its integration within an ELA curriculum.
• Strong communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for fostering literary excellence and advanced academic skills in high school students.
• Experience with advanced placement (AP) coursework is highly desired.

If you are enthusiastic about shaping the next generation of critical thinkers, skilled communicators, and lifelong learners, we encourage you to apply.