This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.
CalWest’s client school in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Middle School English Teacher to begin August 2023.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
- Requisite skills commensurate with the position
- A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
- Relevant, recent experience
- Authorization to live and work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching English is required, with 3 or more years preferred
- Experience teaching English to Middle School students is preferred
- A bachelor’s degree in English, teaching with an English focus or related field is required
- A graduate degree in English, teaching with an English focus or related field is preferred
- Demonstrated excellence as an English educator, with a passion for sharing that with Middle School students is required
- A demonstrated commitment to professional development and growth in this area is required
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Responsibilities
- Create and sustain a positive classroom culture, based on the mission and values of the school
- Employ developmentally appropriate teaching methods, materials, and workload expectations for middle school students
- Develop curriculum that incorporates project-based, inquiry-based, and student-centered learning techniques
- Have a broad and deep content knowledge that is curated and made accessible to students
- Maintain knowledge of current and emerging content in the field of English
- Enhance curriculum and student engagement with relevant lessons, guided practice and age-appropriate technologies
- Support students in the development of effective English habits, content knowledge and skills
- Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet differentiated student needs and varying levels of progress inside and outside of the classroom
- Possess the interest, ability, and skills to successfully teach English to Middle School students
- Serve as an advisor to a group of Middle School students
- Lead E-lectives throughout the academic year
- Design and lead an E Week program each academic year
- Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum
- Develop a culturally responsive, student-centered classroom community that fosters engagement, inquiry, risk-taking and confidence
- Establish classroom expectations that create a safe and comfortable environment for all students
- Share perspectives and expertise in the community roles for the continuing betterment of the school as an institution