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 helping them develop effective communication, critical thinking, and lifelong learning skills. The teacher develops age-appropriate curriculum aligned with educational standards and grade-level needs; teaches foundational language and literacy skills; introduces students to literature; assesses progress and provides feedback; and adapts instruction to diverse abilities, learning styles, and language proficiency levels. The role also involves maintaining a safe, organized, inclusive classroom; managing student behavior; incorporating technology into lessons; communicating with parents or guardians; collaborating with colleagues and administrators; and pursuing ongoing professional development. The position is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment, though the employee may encounter students with behavioral risks. Occasional minimal guidance is provided, and the role has 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 commitment to helping young students develop essential language skills.
Sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity and understanding of its impact on language learning.
Professional conduct, punctuality, and commitment to ethical teaching standards.
Bachelor’s degree in education, English, or a related field is typically required.
State teaching certification or licensure may be necessary, depending on the school or district.
Proficiency in English language and literature, including grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Proven effective classroom instructional and management skills.

Responsibilities

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