High School English Teacher

Messiah College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate High School English Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This role involves inspiring students to develop a love for reading and writing, while fostering their communication skills and critical thinking. The ideal candidate will create engaging lesson plans, assess student progress, and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs. Join a collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives and contribute to their academic success. If you are dedicated to nurturing young minds and promoting a love for literature, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Unterrichten von Englisch für die Klassen 9-12.
• Fähigkeit zur Entwicklung individueller Lernpläne für Schüler.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Durchführung des Englischunterrichts für Schüler der Klassen 9-12.
• Förderung der Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und des Verständnisses von Literatur.

Skills

Englischunterricht

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Kritisches Denken

Klassenmanagement

Education

Bachelor in Englisch oder verwandtem Bereich

Lehrbefähigung

Tools

Technologie im Unterricht

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Job Description
High School English Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Full-Time for the 2024-2025 School Year
School: Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School
City & State: Coal Township, PA

Payroll Grade: 14 FLSA Status: Exempt

Seeking an enthusiastic teacher who will inspire students to gain a love of reading and writing.

Basic Job Description: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, develop students' skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Foster students' communication skills and their understanding and appreciation of literature of all types. Motivate students to read a wide variety of publications to derive information from, comprehend, and critically assess the reading materials. Promote the development of skills in the field of English reading, grammar, and syntax.

Reports to: Principal

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers English education curriculum consistent with Diocesan school goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media, and a wide range of literature.
• Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Maintains familiarity with district and state standardized tests to adapt curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies or equipment and maintains inventory records.

Responsibilities/Tasks for Secondary School Teacher

• Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Assign and grade classwork and homework.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, diocesan policies, and administrative regulations.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school, state, and diocese.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Identify students' needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning and health problems.
• Use technology and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Maintain professional competence by attending professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence for Act 48.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning