English Teacher - Middle School

About This Role

The English Teacher for middle school students is responsible for developing engaging, content-rich lesson plans and teaching creative thinking and problem solving in English Language Arts, while fostering an interactive learning environment aligned with the BASIS Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Prepare subject specific lessons in English Language Arts for middle school-aged students.
• Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade standard, delivering exceptional results for all students.
• Implement BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students' education is at an internationally competitive level.
• Collaborate with other BASIS Independent teachers to form a professional, academic community.
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten academic and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect and individuality in all students.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of and passion for English Language Arts
• Ability to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content
• Ability to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents
• Open to feedback and continuous growth
• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies
• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible
• Strong work ethic and a 'do whatever it takes' mindset
• Ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English Language Arts

Nice to Have

• Postgraduate work (master's or Ph.D.) in subject matter
• High GPA in major
• Excellent recommendations
• Experience working with children (not necessarily in the classroom)
• Open to new ideas in teaching

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits