Secondary English Teacher

The SEED School of Washington D.C.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an innovative English teacher to inspire and engage students in a dynamic learning environment. This role involves creating a balanced instructional approach that integrates active reading, writing, and discussion aligned with Common Core standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in English or a related field, with a passion for working with youth in a supportive and diverse community. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering academic success and personal growth among students in a unique boarding school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English or related field required.
• Experience in Urban Education and K-12 teaching standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging lessons that foster student participation.
• Assess and report student progress while maintaining records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Differentiated Instruction

Data Analysis

Technology Integration

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English

Master's in related field

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

About SEED:

The mission of SEED schools is to prepare scholars academically, socially, and emotionally, for success in and beyond college in a public, college-prep, boarding school setting.

The SEED Public Charter School of Washington D.C. (SEED DC) opened in 1998 as the nation's first urban public college preparatory boarding school. SEED DC empowers over 250 scholars in grades 8-12 to achieve their full potential within our 24-hour learning environment and exposure opportunities. In the year 2023-2024, SEED will serve grades 9-12 only as we transition to providing more high-quality, high school seats to families in the District. All SEED scholars live on campus between Sunday evenings and Friday afternoons.

Our innovative model integrates a rigorous academic program with a nurturing boarding program that teaches life skills and provides a safe and secure environment. This boarding school model provides a comprehensive solution to the challenges facing urban youth and serves as a prototype for expansion nationwide. Our model has proven successful: over 90 percent of SEED graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges and universities throughout the country and over 60 percent remain enrolled in college or already have earned college degrees.

* More information can be found on the school's website: www.seedschooldc.org

Position Overview

The English teacher will create an atmosphere that fosters active student participation in the learning process. Instruction should be balanced, giving students an equal opportunity to progress through the Common Core standards as well as practice those skills through active reading, writing, and discussion.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provide an engaging learning environment conducive to student success.
2. Promote and support a program with promotion based upon standards mastery.
3. Lesson plan, assess, instruct, monitor, and report student progress for course.
4. Take student attendance.
5. Communicate knowledge in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner, using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials.
6. Examine student assessment data to inform decision making and to guide and improve instruction.
7. Promote high levels of learning in an engaging and effective manner.
8. Integrate literacy strategies into the instructional framework.
9. Differentiate instruction to reach all learners.
10. Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and submit lesson plans to principal on an as requested basis.
11. Establish and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
12. Collaborate with fellow teachers on planning, professional development, and standards-based curriculum and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school.
13. Assess students' learning in a professional manner and communicate students' progress to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction.
14. Identify special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed.
15. Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports.
16. Provide final grades and progress reports to administration, as necessary.
17. Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other sponsored activities.
18. Communicate with administration and parents, as necessary.
19. Assist in data analysis and professional development planning and delivery to support the School Improvement Plan and the Professional Learning Plan.
20. Serve as a member of the School Improvement Team.
21. Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement.
22. Participate in summer programming including direct service to incoming and returning SEED youth and curriculum work with colleagues.
23. Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom.
24. Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined in the SEED PCS Staff Handbook.

Essential Competencies and Personal Qualities

1. Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Education or related field.
2. Experience working in Urban Education.
3. Praxis II passing score required in the content area.
4. Master's in related field and/or prior teaching experience highly desired.
5. Knowledge of K-12 teaching standards and frameworks.
6. A love for working with young people.
7. A commitment to diverse and inclusive community.
8. A passion for teaching in an innovative, experiential, and student-centered environment.
9. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
10. Personal qualities including resilience, approachability, and kindness.
11. Excellent technology skills and experience integrating technology into the curriculum.

A SEED Employee:

1. Is committed to The SEED Foundation's mission and its beliefs.
2. Thinks strategically in aligning one's own work streams to the larger organizational mission.
3. Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, with creative and positive energy for working with youth.
4. Behaves professionally in a fast-paced environment and with a variety of constituents.
5. Works independently as well as collaboratively with a team while managing multiple tasks.