English Teacher

Ransom-Everglades School, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ransom Everglades School, Inc. in Miami, FL seeks an English teacher to deliver engaging instruction across middle and upper school classes for the 2027–2028 academic year.

You will craft lessons, assess student work, and support diverse learners while building relationships with families and colleagues. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with a Master's preferred, and experience teaching American Literature, Creative Writing, or English in independent schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Experience teaching American Literature, Creative Writing, or English at school level.
• Experience teaching middle and upper school is preferred.
• Independent school teaching experience is preferred.
• Evidence of positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Familiarity with using technology in education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach five classes throughout the year with engaging lessons.
• Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress.
• Provide individualized feedback and tutoring during office hours.
• Take attendance and maintain a structured, disciplined learning environment.
• Communicate with parents about student progress.
• Collaborate with English department colleagues to share resources and insights.
• Participate in department, all-school, and PD meetings.
• Serve as Academic Advisor and participate in school life.

Skills

English teaching

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Technology in education

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: Job Location: Middle and Upper School - Miami, FL 33133, Salary Range: Undisclosed, *Ransom Everglades School is currently accepting applications for positions for the upcoming 2027–2028 academic year*

Essential Duties Responsibilities

• Teach five classes throughout the year.
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students, 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.

Qualifications

• 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 and middle 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.