The middle school English teacher is responsible for delivering an English curriculum in an engaging, stimulating and effective manner, using varied instructional strategies.,

Serve as a Grade 8 advisor: build positive relationships with advisees and their families, deliver advisory curriculum, coach advisees with social, emotional, and academic topics, liaise with team teachers
Plan, teach, and assess in close alignment with grade level teaching partner
Collaborate with grade-level team teachers to support student well-being and academic progress, as well as the advisory curriculum and various team initiatives
Coordinate curriculum with other members of the English department, and liaise with other departments where appropriate
Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in English education by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis
Monitor and evaluate students' progress, prepare for parent conferences, complete report cards, etc.
Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students at all times
Organize and participate in field trips to facilitate active learning, including bonding days and a week-long trip abroad in May
Participate in regular, purposeful pedagogy meetings and in professional development sessions
Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership and leadership of co-curricular activities
Any other duties (including lunch and recess coverage) as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Middle School Principal

A bachelor's degree in English or a relevant discipline
Substantive full-time teaching Middle School English
Experience and commitment to working collaboratively in a team-focused environment
Experience with differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of all students
Experience as an Advisor supporting the social and emotional needs of all students
Training and experience in intercultural competency initiatives to support diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and workplace
Strong oral and written communication skills
Significant recent professional development germane to the position
Commitment to and facility with integration of technology in the service of student learning
Demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding practices and experience supporting student welfare, Experience within a standards-based curriculum
Experience/knowledge of integrated and/or thematic instruction
Experience in advisory, mentoring or delivering social-emotional learning curricula that support adolescent wellbeing

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