Middle School English Faculty

Middle School English Faculty
The Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, founded in 1867, is an independent, Catholic,
college-prep institution for girls offering 17 years of instruction for toddlers through twelfth grade.
Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United
States-Canada sponsored by the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ).

Job Description
The candidate as a Middle School faculty member is directly accountable to the Middle School
Division Head. S(he) works with the Division Head, Dean of Students, students and parents to
ensure that the spirit and the life of the school reflect the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart
education. S(he):

• Understands, embraces and implements the school's mission and philosophy as written in

the Goals and Criteria; participates in the Christ-centered life of the school; and models the
school’s philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues and administration.

• Works with the Division Head to execute responsibilities relating to the academic program:

curriculum development and implementation, classroom design, classroom management,
student evaluation, progress reports and parent communication.

• Works with the counselors and learning specialist to aid students in achieving the maximum

development and growth, both within and beyond the classroom, achieved through
observation of students' behavior and needs, consultation with the counselors and referrals,
when indicated.

• Actively supervises as well as interact with students while on the play yard.
• Plans and maintains a safe, clean learning environment and in assuring the well-being and

faculty/department/in-service meetings, assemblies, parent assemblies, conferences and
other school functions, as requested.

• Maintains professional currency by yearly participation in the professional development

program (which includes opportunities for attendance at conferences, workshops and
educational meetings, and for advanced degree coursework) and by regular reading of
educational journals discipline-related materials, and social-emotional best practices

• Leads activities that build relationships in weekly advisory groups
• Agrees to fulfill the terms of the contract of employment.

Primary Responsibilities
Fosters and facilitates the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of all students and

advisees

• Instructs students and faculty in innovative and engaging ways
• Works collaboratively with faculty in all divisions to integrate iLab into subject areas
• Provides Differentiated instruction when appropriate
• Applies best practices in assigned teaching field
• Remains knowledgeable of best practices
• Remains up to date with technology
• Knowledge of Readers and Writers Workshop preferred
• Collects, analyzes, and shares information regarding student progress and goals for growth
• Attends faculty meeting and Professional Learning Community sessions, pursues

and social media policy

Application Process
Applicants should submit the following to Larissa Bauarschi lbauarschi@ashrosary.org.

1. Cover letter indicating why they are particularly interested in and qualified for the position.
2. Current résumé.
3. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references from current and/or former

direct supervisors. (We will obtain permission from candidates before contacting references.)

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer. The goal of the Academy of the Sacred Heart is
to hire and motivate an outstanding and diverse faculty and staff who work together harmoniously toward the common
mission.

January 2025