What are the responsibilities and job description for the FACULTY ENGLISH position at Sage Hill School?
A faculty member of Sage Hill School is devoted to teaching and learning, supports the Schools co-curricular programs, and contributes broadly to the life of the School while promoting the Schools mission. At all times, a faculty member will maintain Sage Hill Schools standards of excellence and professionalism. A faculty member of Sage Hill will utilize a wide range of expertise and depth of knowledge by using a strong pedagogical approach and effective assessment strategies in order to facilitate student learning. A faculty member will foster a supportive and responsive learning environment. Additionally, a faculty member of Sage Hill models the Schools core values in all facets of school life and inspires community members to contribute to a culture that reflects the Schools mission.
Primary responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
- A full-time faculty member must be physically present in the classroom to teach five (5) sections
- Advise a group of students
- Commit to integrating the Six Cs into all facets of teaching and learning
- Participate actively in the Service Learning Program
- Contribute to Spring at Sage
- Attend all faculty/staff, department, and town meetings; as well as all assemblies, school wide events, and conference periods
- Support the school community which includes, but is not limited to:
- Attending Admission Open House (October Event), Development events, Athletic events, and Art events
- Chaperoning duties per school guidelines
- Active participation on committees as assigned by the Assistant Head of School for Academics
- Fulfill community support responsibilities as assigned
- Maintain professionalism in communication by promptly responding to emails and phone calls within twenty-four hours
- Remain current with Canvas guidelines and posting of grades per school guidelines
- Oversee, uphold and implement the expectations defined in the Student Handbook
- Read and adhere to all policies and guidelines of the Employee and Academic Program Handbooks as well as the Standards for Exceptional Teaching at Sage Hill School (SETS)
- Authentically engage in self-reflection and professional growth
- Actively support the Schools commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity
- Carry out duties as outlined in Exhibit A
- Interact respectfully and professionally with colleagues and parents
- Honor the confidentiality of the School
- All other duties as assigned by the Assistant Head of School for Academics
B.A. or B.S. degree in appropriate field, M.A. or M.S. preferred
Experience in independent school environment preferred
Excellent collegiality, professionalism and organizational ability
Superior oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well with teenagers and their parents
Ability to maintain confidentiality, use sound judgment, and work independently
