English Literature

Description

 CATS Academy is an international private boarding high school offering various school programs.  At the heart of our ethos is preparing our students for a global world.  Our personalized approach to learning ensures students achieve the best education possible. Working in partnership, we help them prepare for and select the best degree program at the best university to suit their strengths and career aspirations.

CATS Academy is a division of CATS Global Schools which has been delivering the highest quality academic, creative, and English language programs since 1952.

A CATS Academy literature teacher teaches a full course load, defined as five literature classes and up to three preparations, serves as an advisor and satisfies extracurricular (activities/athletics) responsibilities defined by the administration. Full-time teachers are expected to plan, prepare, and teach well-developed lessons that engage and inspire students and promote their enjoyment of learning. They effectively and appropriately differentiate instruction to meet all student learning styles with an appreciation for student learning differences. Full-time teachers provide all students, but especially their advisees, with educational guidance and general counseling in a supportive manner that recognizes individual student needs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a guide to the scope of the role of a Full-Time Teacher. It is not a complete list of all duties and may vary when necessary to match the skill set of the position holder and/or the needs of the Academy.

• Register student attendance on a daily, class-by-class basis in a timely manner and supervise student behavior in accordance with the Student Handbook.
• Write reports on student academic and personal progress with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work by the deadlines given and provide assignments, grades, and feedback on assessments on a timely basis.
• Develop coursework, materials, and resources as directed by the Director of Academics using school-designated curriculum planning software (Canvas).
• Design and administer a range of lesson materials and assessments that reflect an awareness of different learning styles and language skills.
• Support and implement the advisory curriculum and House program as designated by the Director of Student Communication and Experience.

Additional Expectations:

As part of your role within the Academy, you will also be expected to:

• Safeguard the welfare of all students for whom the school is responsible.
• Adhere to standards and procedures detailed in the Faculty/Staff Handbook.
• Attend academic, departmental, and school meetings when required and attend/deliver professional development sessions as directed.
• Engage with the school community, including attending school events (concerts, plays, sports contests, etc.) when available.
• Weekend duties as determined by the head of school, as needed.
• Satisfy extracurricular responsibilities as defined by the administration.
• Log requests for absences from work (sick days, personal days, special leaves, etc.) in school designated software (Paylocity).
• Participate in an annual performance evaluation process.
• Promote a positive work experience for all Academy employees.
• Assist in providing a professional and welcoming environment for all visitors to the Academy.
• Comply with any reasonable request from the Head to undertake other work not listed above.

Ethics and Behavior:

You will be expected to maintain high standards of ethics and behavior both inside and outside the Academy. In particular, you must:

• Treat students with dignity and build relationships with them rooted in mutual respect.
• Model the behaviors you expect of students in your own behavior.
• Remember that safeguarding student safety and well-being is of primary importance.
• Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Understand and act according to relevant Academy policies and/or national or local statutory frameworks.

Please upload a resume and cover letter to apply.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree
• Working knowledge, Bachelor degree, or teaching experience in respective subject
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required