English Teacher - Middle School

About This Role

Teach English Language Arts to middle school students, developing engaging lessons and fostering a love for creative thinking and problem-solving. This role requires implementing the BASIS Curriculum and collaborating with colleagues to deliver exceptional educational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare subject specific lessons in English Language Arts for middle school-aged students
• Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade standard, in an interactive learning environment and 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 community of smart, talented and interesting people who are passionate about education and readily willing to work in a professional, academic environment
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students’ 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 the subject taught
• 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 the subject area

Nice to Have

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

Benefits