High School Language Arts Teacher

Mid-Pacific Institute•Honolulu, HI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Teach multiple high school Language Arts levels up to (and potentially including) IB English Literature, Higher Level. At Mid-Pacific, the Language Arts faculty is responsible for designing an instructional environment that encourages learning and motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to establish and continue a firm foundation to perpetuate the learning experience post-secondary education and/or career opportunities. Essential to this role is the ability to utilize all resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, colleagues, administrators, and community members to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. This position includes active participation in the school's operation to support our unwavering commitment to the principles of deeper learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Language Arts from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of teaching experience in Language Arts is preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates with International Baccalaureate, Journalism, and Humanities teaching experiences.
Experience with project-based learning is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach high school Language Arts courses up to (and potentially including) IB English Literature, using various pedagogical strategies.
Teach core concepts and skills as set out in the Language Arts Department’s scope and sequences and always directed to the vision and mission of the school.
Collaborate with other members of the Language Arts Department to develop and update the department’s curriculum and assessment practices.
Incorporate educational technology into lesson design to enhance student learning.
Stay abreast of current research and develop professionally to improve teaching practice continually.
Prepare lesson plans following curriculum guidelines set by the department, school, and external examining bodies.
Set and post homework assignments weekly on the Internet using the school’s information system program.
Design and implement lessons and formative and summative assessments of students’ learning in alignment with Mid Pacific’s Assessment Guidelines.
Post homework assignments weekly and record formative and summative results electronically using the school’s information system program.
Maintain effective classroom management, liaising with deans and parents as necessary.
Carry out all homeroom / advisory responsibilities.
Possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to respond effectively.
Participate in faculty, content, and grade-level meetings and attend professional learning development workshops and educational conferences.
Regular and predictable attendance at work.
Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
Adhere to safe work procedures and comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.
Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
Report any injury, hazard, or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
Not place others at risk by any act or omission, and not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.