Upper School faculty members teach a standard load of five classes, typically with two or three preps. In addition to teaching, faculty may be assigned a study hall to proctor each semester. All faculty members have an advisory group, which they advise through the students' senior year before beginning with a new group. Teachers are expected to be involved in co-curricular activities, whether in athletics, the arts, or service learning.
Responsibilities
Learning Environment
Create a classroom environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth.
Establish positive and effective rapport with students.
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for lifelong learning.
Establish good communication and relationships with parents.
Collaborate with co-workers for the purpose of improving the overall quality of instruction and student learning.
Teaching and Instruction
Utilize both direct instruction and student-led activities to teach the curriculum while focusing on students’ learning more than mere coverage of material.
Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Administer a variety of assessment tools and evaluate assessments to drive instructional techniques.
Maintain appropriate records.
Communicate student progress in a timely manner through progress reports, report cards, and parent communication.
Identify student needs and collaborate with other staff members in assessing and helping students.
Professional Learning
Stay abreast of developments within the faculty member’s discipline.
Attend workshops and conferences within the discipline as well as conferences dedicated to pedagogy and learning.
Participate in a variety of meetings and professional development on campus.
Serve on various committees to ensure functionality of the school (Vertical Teams, Committees, etc.)
Advisory
All faculty members serve as advisors, meeting with a group of 8-11 students for 20-25 minutes four times per week.
Advisors attend all class meetings and class retreats for their classes, serving as chaperones and added adult support for the grade chairs.
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field, Master's degree preferred
Experience in teaching upper school
Experience with current software, current hardware, and computer applications
Demonstrates a passion for and expertise in the teaching
Eagerness to research and learn new technologies and bring them into the classroom
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Collaborative personality
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
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