Teacher-English-Yearbook

Durham Public Schools; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham Public Schools seeks a dedicated English teacher who will also serve as the school's Yearbook and Publications Adviser. The role centers on guiding students through a comprehensive journalism and publishing program, developing writing, interviewing, copywriting, and editing skills.

The successful candidate will mentor students, uphold editorial standards, and collaborate with staff to produce a high-quality yearbook and other publications that reflect the school community and its

Qualifications

• Ability to teach core English courses.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience guiding students in journalism or publishing.

Responsibilities

• Teach core English courses.
• Lead yearbook/publications adviser activities and journalism program oversight.
• Mentor students through writing, interviewing, copywriting, and editing.
• Maintain editorial standards and reflect school community in publications.

Skills

English proficiency

Writing

Editing

Mentoring

Job description

The ideal candidate will teach core English courses while also serving as the school's Yearbook and/or Publications Adviser.

In this role, the teacher will guide students in documenting and preserving the school's history through a comprehensive journalism and publishing program. The candidate should possess strong English, writing, and editing skills to effectively oversee student writing, interviews, copywriting, and editorial standards while mentoring students throughout the publication process.

The successful candidate will foster students' creativity, collaboration, and journalistic integrity while producing a high-quality yearbook and other school publications that accurately reflect the school community and its achievements.