Innovative English Teacher for High & Middle School

Quest Forward High School Santa Rosa; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Full benefits

Job summary

Quest Forward Santa Rosa, a private school serving grades 6-12, seeks an English Teacher to deliver high‑quality instruction and contribute to a rigorous, supportive learning environment. Reporting to the principal and collaborating with curriculum leadership, you will align instruction with state standards, use varied strategies, and leverage data for continuous improvement.

You will engage diverse learners, support students’ college preparation, and participate in advisory roles, professional

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching experience, preferably in middle school or high school English or Social Studies/History.
• Strong track record of student achievement.
• Experience designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students of varying levels.
• Proven academic growth for students below grade level with interventions.
• Experience integrating technology into humanities instruction, particularly to enhance student engagement.
• Deep belief in all students’ potential and a commitment to holding high academic and behavioral expectations.
• A growth mindset, constantly seeking to refine and improve instructional practice.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Passion for English and/or History education and making humanities relevant and engaging for students.
• Readiness to go above and beyond, including putting in extra time in and outside of your role, to build Quest Forward’s college prep school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and rigorous instruction aligned with state standards and school priorities.
• Utilize diverse instructional strategies to meet needs of diverse learners; incorporate hands-on activities and technology.
• Regularly assess student progress and provide clear, actionable feedback for growth.
• Serve as an Advisory teacher, mentoring a small group throughout high school.
• Differentiate instruction and provide targeted interventions for all learners.
• Collaborate with support personnel to meet learner needs.
• Contribute to building a strong school culture through tutoring, clubs, or extracurriculars.
• Work with teachers and school leadership to align curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies.
• Participate in school-wide professional development and feedback cycles to improve teaching.
• Engage in family conferences and outreach to strengthen community relationships.

Skills

Teaching Experience

ELA/English

Advisory/Mentoring

Differentiated Instruction

Technology Integration

Job description

Quest Forward Santa Rosa, a private school serving grades 6-12, seeks an English Teacher to deliver high‑quality instruction and contribute to a rigorous, supportive learning environment. Reporting to the principal and collaborating with curriculum leadership, you will align instruction with state standards, use varied strategies, and leverage data for continuous improvement.

You will engage diverse learners, support students’ college preparation, and participate in advisory roles, professional