English Teacher

Mount Saint Joseph Academy; Springfield Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Saint Joseph Academy seeks a full-time English educator to inspire and empower young women. The role involves developing dynamic lesson plans, collaborating with faculty, and engaging students in a student-centered learning environment. Candidates should demonstrate a passion for education and the mission of the Academy.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach a broad range of topics in English.
• Experience in high school or college level teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative lesson plans and assessments.
• Maintain accurate student records and gradebooks.
• Engage families in their student’s education.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Organization

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

PowerSchool

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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Job Summary

Mount Saint Joseph Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory school for girls located outside of Philadelphia with a mission of empowering young women to realize their fullest potential. The Mount is seeking an innovative and collaborative educator for a full-time position in the English Department to provide a rigorous, inspired, dynamic education to young college-bound women, across grades 9-12. The successful candidate will partner with the English Faculty to present a broad range of topics in a style that is both student-centered and mission-driven. The candidate will be skilled in teaching various learners at all levels and will be fluent in various types of assessment strategies. In the spirit of the mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia, we believe that “On the education of women largely depends the future of society," and so empower young women to reach their fullest potential—the candidate will demonstrate a passion for this mission.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Teachers are innovative and collaborative educators in their field, presenting a broad range of topics in a style that is both student-centered and mission-driven. Teachers are fluent in various types of assessment strategies teaching various learners at all levels in the classroom. Teachers demonstrate a passion for the Mount’s mission to empower young women to be agents of transformation in an ever-changing society. They apply this passion in order to provide a rigorous, inspired, dynamic education to young college-bound women, across grades 9-12.

• Support the mission of Mount Saint Joseph Academy, in particular its vision to empower young women to realize their fullest potential through the spirit of unity, reconciliation, gentleness and compassion
• Develop rigorous, student-centered, creative, and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in the courses selected by the Administration
• Maintain careful records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date curriculum information/syllabi on all classes taught
• Maintain an accurate and updated gradebook through PowerSchool and course material through our LMS, Canvas
• Maintain confidentiality at all times through communications with students, parents and colleagues
• Recognize varied ability levels within the classroom and differentiate work accordingly
• Collaborate with the Dean of Studies, Department Chair, and any other mentors or colleagues to design and implement learning experiences that serve diverse learners
• Engage families in their student’s education by building relationships and maintaining timely and consistent communication with parents and caregivers
• Act as a positive role model, who promotes the aims, values and mission of the school and uphold all rules and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
  
  

(Beginning August 2025)

Job Summary

Mount Saint Joseph Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory school for girls located outside of Philadelphia with a mission of empowering young women to realize their fullest potential. The Mount is seeking an innovative and collaborative educator for a full-time position in the English Department to provide a rigorous, inspired, dynamic education to young college-bound women, across grades 9-12. The successful candidate will partner with the English Faculty to present a broad range of topics in a style that is both student-centered and mission-driven. The candidate will be skilled in teaching various learners at all levels and will be fluent in various types of assessment strategies. In the spirit of the mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia, we believe that “On the education of women largely depends the future of society," and so empower young women to reach their fullest potential—the candidate will demonstrate a passion for this mission.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Teachers are innovative and collaborative educators in their field, presenting a broad range of topics in a style that is both student-centered and mission-driven. Teachers are fluent in various types of assessment strategies teaching various learners at all levels in the classroom. Teachers demonstrate a passion for the Mount’s mission to empower young women to be agents of transformation in an ever-changing society. They apply this passion in order to provide a rigorous, inspired, dynamic education to young college-bound women, across grades 9-12.

• Support the mission of Mount Saint Joseph Academy, in particular its vision to empower young women to realize their fullest potential through the spirit of unity, reconciliation, gentleness and compassion
• Develop rigorous, student-centered, creative, and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in the courses selected by the Administration
• Maintain careful records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date curriculum information/syllabi on all classes taught
• Maintain an accurate and updated gradebook through PowerSchool and course material through our LMS, Canvas
• Maintain confidentiality at all times through communications with students, parents and colleagues
• Recognize varied ability levels within the classroom and differentiate work accordingly
• Collaborate with the Dean of Studies, Department Chair, and any other mentors or colleagues to design and implement learning experiences that serve diverse learners
• Engage families in their student’s education by building relationships and maintaining timely and consistent communication with parents and caregivers
• Act as a positive role model, who promotes the aims, values and mission of the school and uphold all rules and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Able to teach a broad span of topics within the field of study
• Able to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, success-driven classroom community
• Outstanding instructional skills delivered through varied, culturally responsive, and engaging strategies
• Excellent communications skills (both written and oral) including professionalism with a variety of people face to face, via email and written communications, and by phone; various communication with a diverse array of contacts
• Excellent organizational skills including completing administrative tasks in a timely manner and with accuracy, meeting deadlines, and working independently
• Excellent planning and project management skills
• Prioritize responsibilities based on importance and urgency
• High level of flexibility, including work being rearranged when new priorities or needs arise
• Ability to manage multiple functions and activities, sometimes under pressure
• Good computing/technology skills for the classroom and the general work environment including proficiency in use of Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Word and Excel and Google Suite; able to learn other programs quickly and effectively
• Good relational skills at all levels including administration, colleagues, parents, and students
• A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence
• A cooperative, collaborative and team-centered mindset as a full member of the MSJA community
• A strong sense of professional responsibility, as well as the belief that all students have the capacity to be successful
  
  

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of study or a related field (required)
• Master’s Degree in the field of study or a related field (preferred but not required)
• Experience teaching the field of study at the high school or college level (preferred)
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and computer/technology-use throughout the working period
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds as needed
  
  

Employee Classification: Exempt

Position Type: Full-time (10 months/year)

Expected Hours of Work: Monday – Friday (8:00am-3:15pm), and select events on weekends/evenings that pertain to all faculty (i.e. Open House, Back to School Night, Graduation)

Reports to: Principal

Please Contact

Kevin Nigro, Human Resources

Mount Saint Joseph Academy

120 W. Wissahickon Ave.

Flourtown, PA 19031

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

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  Primary and Secondary Education and Higher Education

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