Middle School English Teacher

HIRING FOR 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR. THIS POSITION STARTS ON AUGUST 1, 2025

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

St. Benedict’s Middle School Program serves students in 5^th – 8^th grades.  The English teacher is given the duty of leading the classroom in instructing students on such a level as to allow them to obtain proficiency in their subject area at a grade appropriate level.  Responsible for creating lesson plans, managing a positive classroom atmosphere, collaborating with middle school faculty, planning integrated STEAM units, and creating a comprehensive instructional English program.  Reports to Middle School Principal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach English daily to students in either 5^th, 6^th, 7^th or 8^th Grade.
• Execute comprehensive instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Develop students' critical reading and writing skills through cooperative group work, discussion, in-class writing, peer editing, and presentation opportunties.
• Integrate grammar and vocabulary instruction into weekly lessons. 
• Lead a homeroom and the duties that come with being a homeroom teacher.
• Partner with the Middle School Principal in planning scope and sequence for the English curriculum for appropriate grade.
• Engage with students in a positive way and assure the well-being and safety of all students.
• Exhibit a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all children.
• Maintain positive management of the learning environment.
• Monitor and manage students’ behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student conduct expectations.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with the other teachers, volunteers, parents, and program specialists in planning and implementing activities.
• Develop and implement written lesson plans.
• Use differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Use a variety of assessment strategies to formally and informally assess each student.
• Maintain accurate, complete and appropriate records and files for each student.
• Communicate student progress with parents at parent-teacher conference time and regularly as required throughout the year.
• Provide adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and school activities according to school policy.
• Assume full responsibility for supervision of students in out-of-class settings, such as field trips or recess. 
• Maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and school matters.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in dealings with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Model appropriate behavior in speech and actions 
• Model professional and ethical standards and practices consistent with school policies when dealing with students, parents, and colleagues in both speech and actions.
• Be evaluated throughout the year through informal and formal classroom observation.
• Be open to commendations and recommendations throughout the year through informal and formal classroom observation.
• Participate in training and professional development; including annual goal setting with supervisor.
• Comply with conditions as stated in employee agreement and handbook.
• Commitment to St. Benedict’s Episcopal School's mission and values.
• Model appropriate behavior in speech and actions
• Show support and high esteem for School at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School or Middle School Principal such as carpool, lunch coverage, chapel check ins, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years teaching experience at the middle school level, preferably in an independent school setting.
• Strong knowledge in subject matter.
• Georgia Teaching Certification a plus.  
• Working knowledge of Google Classroom and Google documents.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or other similar programs;  Renweb experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must work well individually and as part of a small team; ability to interact collaboratively with parents, students and administration.
• Passionate about working with and inspiring students.
• Superior time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines and be flexible.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time while instructing; excellent hearing abilities; physical ability to transport students from one area of a building/campus to another; physical ability to move into different learning spaces.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.