DESCRIPTION

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.

• 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