English Teacher
About The Position
ICA Cristo Rey Academy (ICA) is a Dominican Catholic college preparatory school that empowers girls from underserved communities to become confident young women able to realize their full potential. By providing an excellent academic curriculum, a unique corporate work study experience, and the support of our spiritual community, we prepare students for lives of faith, purpose, and service. The English teacher will join a highly collaborative, innovative, and experienced Humanities division. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated interest in high school education, enthusiasm for teaching college and career ready skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with adolescent girls. The purpose of an English teacher is to develop proficient readers, writers, and speakers with comprehensive, critical thinking skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in subject area
- Strong knowledge of the academic, socio-emotional, and life skills necessary for college readiness
- Experience working with and a deep appreciation of adolescents
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work
- Ability to use and effectively employ technology to promote efficiency, communication, and organization both in the classroom and workplace
Nice To Haves
- an advanced degree and/or teaching credentials are preferred
- Preferred bilingual or multilingual skills
Responsibilities
- Teach five sections of grades 9 - 12, designing lessons, projects, and assessments that foster active learning
- Plan instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, at various levels of intellectual and social development
- Cultivate a positive, challenging, and equitable learning environment that reflects ICA’s mission and allows the diverse student body to grow and thrive
- Foster the practice of anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy
- Work closely with the Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, the Division Chair, and colleagues to develop engaging and meaningful curricula with vertical and horizontal alignment
- Provide academic support for students outside of class time - conduct office hours, answer homework questions, communicate via email, etc.
- Coordinate with Deans, Director of Guidance, colleagues and/or parents/guardians as needed to support individual student performance
- Productively engage in all faculty meetings, division meetings, and collaborative team meetings
- Participate in student life by chaperoning events, attending athletic games/meets, moderating student clubs, and/or serving on school committees
- Maintain student safety by supervising study halls and break/lunch periods, provide substitute coverage, and other assignments as needed
- Participate in admissions and enrollment events, HR-related training, and other duties as assigned by the Principal to advance the ICA mission and vision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
