Upper School English Teacher

Ransom Everglades School•Miami, FL

16h

About The Position

Upper School English Teacher The English Teacher at Ransom Everglades Upper School (US) is a full-time faculty member reporting to the Humanities Department Chair. This position is responsible for teaching a combination of American Literature, Creative Writing, and English Composition courses and others in the Upper School curriculum and promoting lifelong learning while engaging and supporting a diverse student body in a value-based community. This faculty member supports the school’s value for inquiry-based, student-centered learning, emphasis on global perspectives, and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience teaching American Literature, Creative Writing, or English Composition in a school.
Evidence of establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School.
Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree is preferred.
Experience teaching at the upper school level is preferred.
Independent school teaching experience is preferred.
Familiarity with using technology in education is strongly preferred.
Strong computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

Teach five courses throughout the year.
Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students in grades 9-12, using various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and pedagogy.
Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the English department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, and multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
Serve as Academic Advisor, participate in student activities, engage in the life of the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.
Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.