High School English Teacher

Freshman English Teaching Position
Mission Statement:
Cardinal Newman School is a Catholic middle and high school whose mission is to provide an
academically rigorous Christian education to young men and women from diverse socio-
economic and cultural backgrounds. We challenge our students to embrace truth, pursue
academic excellence, act with integrity, lead courageously, work for justice, and engage in
generous service. We are a community where every student is known, the dignity of all is
appreciated, and apparent and potential gifts are developed in mind, body, and spirit. CNS is
accredited and has a long history of providing excellent college preparatory education to both
Catholic and non-Catholic students.
Description:
Cardinal Newman School of Columbia, South Carolina is accepting applications for a
dependable English teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. The candidate will be skilled in
developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills and will employ a variety of
instructional strategies to ensure that all students are challenged to progress toward mastery of
complex concepts. The candidate must be able to integrate technology in a one-to-one classroom
environment. Course levels will include college preparatory and honors Freshman level English
classes. New teacher orientation begins on August 4 th .
Primary Responsibilities:
 Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
 Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school
and Diocese.
 Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
 Understanding the curriculum and developing schedules, lesson plans, and teaching methods
that will help students cover the required content.
 Be familiar with prescribed novels, poetry, and additional resources for lesson planning.
 Preparing and delivering lessons that are stimulating and clear.
 Encourage classroom participation by all.
 Setting up tests, assignments, and projects and grading students fairly.
 Ensuring appropriate resources and consultation times are available to students.
 Maintain strict records of student attendance, participation, homework, lab work, and test
results.
 Organizing guest speakers, literary events, and appropriate field trips, obtaining parental
permission for all students involved, and ensuring student safety when outside the school.
 Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other continuing
education programs.

 Handling various administration functions, which include updating student records and
keeping track of lab supplies, tools, and equipment.
 Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place.
Qualifications:
 Bachelors degree in English or a related discipline, or teaching certification, although a master’s or above is preferred.
 Teaching certification is preferred.
 Knowledge of teaching styles is recommended.
 Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
 Ability to inspire and motivate students.
 Strong multitasking skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,382.00 - $66,470.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Private school
• Religious school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,382 - $66,470