English Teacher

Oakmont Education•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The English Teacher educates and inspires students in English language, literature, and communication skills, supporting their intellectual and personal growth and developing their communication, critical-thinking, and lifelong-learning skills. The role develops age-appropriate, standards-aligned curriculum and teaches students across grade levels in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, speaking, and listening. The teacher selects engaging literary materials, assesses student progress, provides feedback, and adapts instruction for varied developmental levels, abilities, learning styles, and language proficiency. The position maintains a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom, manages behavior, and incorporates technology into instruction. It also involves communicating with parents or guardians, collaborating with colleagues and administrators, and participating in ongoing professional development. The role is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment and may involve students with behavioral risks. Occasional minimal guidance is provided while established work methods are followed. There are no direct reports.

Requirements

Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and building a strong, mission-driven organization.
Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving academic goals.
Commitment to continued personal and professional growth and to the organization’s mission, vision, and growth.
Strong knowledge of child development, teaching strategies, and classroom management techniques.
Effective communication, patience, adaptability, and ability to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
Familiarity with educational technology tools and their integration into classroom instruction.
Genuine passion for teaching and helping young students develop essential language skills.
Sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity and an understanding of its impact on language learning.
Professional conduct, punctuality, and commitment to ethical teaching standards.
Proficiency in English language and literature, including grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Proven effective classroom instructional and management skills.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in education, English, or a related field is preferred.
State teaching certification or licensure may be necessary, depending on the school or district.

Responsibilities

Develop age-appropriate English language and literacy curriculum plans aligned with educational standards and the needs of each grade level.
Teach reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, speaking, and listening skills.
Tailor instruction to students’ developmental levels and diverse abilities, learning styles, and language proficiency.
Introduce students to varied forms of literature and foster a love of reading using age-appropriate texts and materials.
Assess student progress through assignments, quizzes, tests, and other evaluation methods, and provide constructive feedback and support.
Maintain an organized, safe, and inclusive classroom environment and manage classroom behavior effectively.
Incorporate technology and digital resources into lessons.
Communicate with parents or guardians about student progress, academic concerns, and classroom activities, and participate in parent-teacher conferences as needed.
Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and administrators on curriculum, interdisciplinary projects, and extracurricular activities.
Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current on English education and pedagogy.