What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prospective Middle School Teacher position at Ensworth School?
Job Details
Job Location
Lower / Middle School - Nashville, TN
Position Type
Full Time - 10 mth ee / Exempt
Education Level
Accredited 4-year Bachelor Degree
Position Description and Qualifications
Job Posting Summary :
Ensworth School seeks to learn about dynamic and intellectually engaging educators who may be motivated to teach in our learning community now or in the future. Strong candidates will have demonstrated the ability to develop strong relationships with a diverse student body and to collaborate with colleagues across academic disciplines. A love for teaching middle school students (Grades 6-8) is essential to any future position, as are the abilities to align teaching and learning to Ensworth's Core Skills Framework. Strong pedagogical content knowledge and proficiency with educational technology are essential, as is a growth mindset. Above all, the successful applicant will have demonstrated a commitment to the principles expressed in the Ensworth Vision Statement, executing their role with moral integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline, compassion, humor, and joy.
Ensworth typically hires candidates for the following middle school teaching positions : English, Math, Science, History, World Language, Physical Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts
Application Requirements :
If you are interested in submitting your materials for future consideration, please complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter, rsum, and a statement of educational philosophy. If an opening becomes available that we think is a good match for your skills and experience, we will quickly follow up.
About Ensworth School :
Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.
Located on two campuses in Nashville, Tennessee, Ensworth enrolls approximately 1,200 students and serves families in more than 50 zip codes. Ensworth is recognized among the leading independent schools in the nation. The school's challenging academic program is embedded in a culture of support and encouragement and reflects a commitment to the core skills of observation, collaboration, communication, analysis, questioning, evaluation, and most importantly, the application of knowledge. Graduates have the adaptability, resilience, and resourcefulness necessary for success in the 21st century and are not only prepared to meet the demands of the future but are also imbued with a sense of purpose and service to others.
Ensworth School is an extraordinary place to work and seeks employees who are passionate about learning and motivated by the opportunity to awaken that passion in students.
It is Ensworth's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intent and resolve of Ensworth to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, compensation and training. Employment decisions at Ensworth will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
