Interim HS Literature Teacher

Grace Church School•New York, NY

1d•$68,000 - $155,040•Onsite

About The Position

Grace Church School is seeking a one-year interim High School Literature Teacher. This position will involve an 80%-90% teaching load. The ideal candidate will be academically prepared and effective at teaching and designing curriculum for a rotating block course schedule of three 80-minute periods per 6-day cycle, plus a weekly 80-minute tutorial/studio period. Proficiency in using technology for teaching and learning is essential. The teacher will collaborate closely with various school personnel, including the Grade Dean, School Counselor, college counselor, Learning Specialist, school chaplain, Dean of Faculty, department chair, and High School Division Head, within a team-based structure that emphasizes communication and collegiality. Active participation in a faculty culture of continuous learning, professional development, and intellectual growth is expected. In addition to teaching four literature sections (World Literature, Literature of the Americas, and two electives: "Ghost Stories of the Global South" in the fall and "Human Rights in World Literature and Film" in the spring), the teacher may also teach a section of "Introduction to World Religions" as part of the Lab Studies program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Academically prepared and highly effective at teaching.
Effective at designing curriculum.
Adept at using technology for teaching and learning.
Commitment to the Episcopal values of dignity and belonging.
Ability to promote a culture of dignity and belonging for everyone at Grace.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or beyond is preferred.
Experience teaching World Literature.
Experience teaching Literature of the Americas.
Experience teaching electives on "Ghost Stories of the Global South" or "Human Rights in World Literature and Film."
Experience teaching "Introduction to World Religions."
Experience with Lab Studies program.
Experience working in an independent school setting.
Experience with a rotating block course schedule.
Experience with a 6-day cycle schedule.
Experience with 80-minute class periods.
Experience with tutorial/studio periods.
Experience with team-based structures and high levels of communication and collegiality.

Responsibilities

Teach and design curriculum for a rotating block course schedule of three 80-minute periods per 6-day cycle.
Conduct a weekly 80-minute tutorial/studio period for individual or small group instruction.
Teach four literature sections, including World Literature and Literature of the Americas.
Teach a fall-semester elective on "Ghost Stories of the Global South."
Teach a spring-semester elective on "Human Rights in World Literature and Film."
Potentially teach a section of "Introduction to World Religions" as part of the Lab Studies program.
Collaborate closely with the Grade Dean, School Counselor, college counselor, Learning Specialist, school chaplain, Dean of Faculty, department chair, and High School Division Head.
Actively participate in a faculty culture of continuous learning, professional development, and intellectual growth.
Utilize technology effectively for teaching and learning.