Teacher of English

Pacific Ridge School; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Ridge School is seeking dynamic educators for a teaching position in the English Department. This role involves teaching middle and high school students with a focus on literacy and writing development, fostering a student-centered learning environment, and engaging in collaborative curriculum design.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

TIAA retirement benefits

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Free daily catered lunch

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years teaching experience at the secondary level.
• Experience supporting middle school students in literacy.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach curricula relevant to teaching load.
• Contribute to co-curricular programs and serve on teams.
• Participate in faculty meetings and student-led conferences.

Skills

Student-centered instruction

Curriculum design

Literary analysis

Writing development

Critical thinking

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Pacific Ridge School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school in Carlsbad, California, with approximately 660 students in grades six through twelve. PRS is recognized in the San Diego region for its commitment to student-centered, Harkness instruction in every classroom, and its Global Education Program that sends students in every grade around the country and world each year. Ours is a community of care where students are challenged to think deeply, understand and engage with diverse perspectives, and apply their knowledge to relevant questions and problems.

Position

We seek flexible, dynamic educators for a teaching position in our English Department. This full to part-time position will teach three to four sections. Ideal candidates will be able to teach at the middle and high school levels and have particular experience supporting middle school students in their literary and writing development. In recruiting new members of our faculty, we look for educators who:

• Share our commitment to designing and facilitating student-centered experiences at the Harkness table
• Understand how to effectively guide students through the writing process, with an emphasis on grammar and mechanics, literary analysis, and critical thinking skills appropriate for developing middle school learners
• Develop and implement instructional and assessment strategies that deepen learning in creative and expository writing, reading comprehension, and literary analysis
• Know students as individuals and actively cultivate an inclusive learning environment that honors diverse identities, experiences, expressions, and perspectives
• Believe in the ability of all students to learn deeply and make a priority of responding to their needs
• Thrive in collaborative settings and pursue opportunities to learn with and from colleagues
• Engage in reflection around their teaching practice and commit to ongoing professional learning and growth
• Demonstrate cultural competence and commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion work in their classroom, curriculum, and the larger school community
• Enjoy designing curriculum as part of a teaching team
• Hold an advanced degree in a related field (bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred)
• Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the secondary level
  
  

Responsibilities

• Plan for and teach curricula relevant to teaching load
• Serve on grade-level, departmental, and teaching teams
• Contribute to the co-curricular program by leading an advisory, club, service learning group, and/or alliance/affinity group as assigned
• Other responsibilities include chaperoning on-campus events, attending faculty meetings, and participating in student-led conferences
  
  

Salary and Benefits

• The full-time salary range for this position is $60,885 to $120,542. Compensation is based on years of experience, education, and other factors
• Pacific Ridge School offers a comprehensive benefits package, including TIAA retirement benefits, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, and free, daily catered lunch
  
  

Non-Discrimination

• Pacific Ridge School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
  
  

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