Upper School English Teacher

Connelly School of the Holy Child•Potomac, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The goal of all English Teachers at Holy Child is to guide their students in reading, writing, and thinking that leads to critical insight, self-awareness, and a connection with the world. English Teachers relish the caring relationships they develop with our young women. At Holy Child, English Teachers encourage their students to develop their own opinions, to support those opinions with relevant and reliable evidence, and to express their opinions confidently, in writing and orally. They joyfully present an academic program that is student-centered, interdisciplinary, authentic, and well-rounded. Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school, committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action. Building an inclusive and diverse school community is a priority for Holy Child, and we are committed to hiring faculty and staff with diverse experiences and backgrounds, to empower our students to connect, belong, and grow.

Requirements

BA in English or English Literature; MA or M.Ed is a plus
Previous experience as an English teacher
Commitment to embrace the school’s mission and values
Knowledge of teaching methods promoted by schools of excellence and English professional organizations.
Strong commitment to implementing Common Core standards
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth and passion for teaching and inspiring a love of learning and literature
Dedication to students and education
Ability to collaborate well with a diverse team

Responsibilities

Provide a unique and authentic educational experience designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and beyond, regardless of their field of study or career path.
Create lessons that offer a differentiated approach to support student learning.
Establish a classroom where all students feel safe and comfortable expressing their ideas or seeking help from their peers or the teacher.
Integrate the use of technology and instruct students in a way that prepares them for college and careers in the 21st century.
Use updated pedagogical practices like visible thinking strategies, Project-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Socratic seminars, and other student-centered methods to authentically engage students.
Establish a foundation of critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making required of informed and engaged citizens.
Make oneself available during free/planning periods to supplement instruction for individual student needs.
Evaluate student performance continuously and provide timely and effective feedback to students based on their performance.
Keep accurate and updated records of student performance on all assessments and assignments on the school’s online student management system.
Coordinate with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons and assessments across the curriculum.
Stay current on the latest developments in education and take advantage of professional development opportunities offered at the school and in the community.
Communicate effectively and proactively with students, parents, faculty, and administration.
Keep daily attendance records through the teacher portal.
Uphold and enforce all school policies as outlined in the student/parent handbook.
Attend and contribute to the exchange of ideas during monthly department meetings.
Serve as an advisor and faculty mentor to students.
Display exemplary attendance and be a positive team player.
To perform other duties as assigned by the Division Head.