Middle School English Teacher at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
About the Employer
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton (SHS) is rooted in a strong and deep history. Founded in 1898 by the Society of the Sacred Heart, an international congregation of Catholic women religious, it is a Roman Catholic, independent, coeducational school dedicated to the educational philosophy expressed in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. Located on a beautiful 64-acre campus in the San Francisco Bay Area, SHS is one of 24 schools in the U.S. and Canada Network of Sacred Heart Schools and is affiliated with a network of over 200 Sacred Heart schools worldwide. SHS is made up of two divisions: Preschool through Middle Schools (P-eighth grade) and Preparatory (grades nine through twelve). Today, SHS is a vibrant, thriving, and dynamic institution, committed to educational excellence and the teachings of a Christ as expressed in forgiveness, compassion, respect and generosity. From preschool through high school, our world-class, diverse faculty and staff guide students of all faiths to become thoughtful and caring young adults through a rigorous curriculum and mission-driven programs, the development of active leadership skills, and emphasis on personal integrity. These are the hallmarks of the SHS experience, and the core of our Sacred Heart spirit.
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Sacred Heart Schools Atherton - Atherton, CA
Full Time 10 - Month Schedule of Duties
$81,822.00 - $159,751.00 Salary/year
Middle School (6th - 8th Grades)
Position Purpose: The English teacher is responsible for all aspects of creating a dynamic learning environment for students and will also serve as a middle school advisor.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a novel-based middle school English curriculum guided by the department’s Mission and Values Statement.
- Create and deliver high-quality daily lessons while addressing the varied learning needs of individual students.
- Utilize varied methods and approaches to material, integrating technology, assessments, projects, etc., to encourage and create engaged learning in the classroom.
- Respond to evaluations and feedback professionally and constructively; demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
- Provide frequent, meaningful feedback to students, both formative and summative, including report cards and individualized comments.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve teaching and learning
- Serve as a middle school advisor.
- Perform other duties (recess, dismissal, etc.) as directed
Required Qualifications (The “MUST HAVE” qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in English or closely related field of study.
- A minimum of three (3) years of teaching middle school English.
- Knowledge of best practices in middle school English instruction including curriculum development and design.
- Excellent literary skills and strong foundation in all aspects of language arts.
- Enjoy working with middle school students and possess strong interpersonal skills.
- A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria.
- Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community
- Obvious passion for the academic subject matter taught
- Commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
Preferred Qualifications (The “NICE TO HAVE” qualifications)
- Master’s degree strongly preferred
- A valid California single subject teaching credential
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a 64 acre campus.
- May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
- Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment and work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
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