High School English Teacher

MISSION OF SAINT JOHN’S HIGH SCHOOL: A Saint John’s Catholic education is rooted in the commitment of the Xaverian Brothers to bring Christ to life in young men. Our students develop a love of learning through a college preparatory academic and co-curricular program embracing both tradition and innovation. Saint John's fosters the formation of the whole person: spiritual, social, physical, intellectual, creative, and aesthetic. We call our community to live out the Xaverian values of zeal, humility, simplicity, trust, and compassion. Saint John’s creates an atmosphere of interdependence, respect, inclusion, and personal responsibility in a community where we mutually help, encourage, and edify each other to develop relationships that transcend time. We aim to send forth young men who will use their God-given talents to transform their community, their nation, and their world. In the tradition of its Xaverian founders, Saint John's High School is committed to providing opportunities for families in need, students from a diversity of backgrounds, and for the poor and marginalized. Role of the High School English Teacher Saint John’s High School seeks a full-time English teacher in grades 9-12 with a passion for teaching and a love of literature. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and look for candidates who are knowledgeable in their field, caring and compassionate, and ready to work with all of our students, teachers, and staff. Candidates should have a strong background in education, a commitment to and understanding of adolescent boys in the classroom, the ability to utilize technology to enhance student learning, and the drive to engage in ongoing professional development. The ideal candidate is excited to guide our students as they consider essential life questions through the lens of literature. In addition, we seek a teacher with a passion for reaching learners of all ability levels. This educator appreciates the teachable moment when moral and ethical questions arise and fosters communication and collaboration among students and colleagues alike. We seek a candidate committed to lifelong learning who will nurture a growth mindset in students. In addition to the classroom responsibilities, teachers at Saint John’s serve as homeroom teachers – meeting daily with a group of students – and often take on the responsibility of overseeing clubs or other extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate has the desire to contribute to the school community by sharing his or her passions and through these additional efforts, such as coaching teams, directing clubs, or supervising activities. In addition to enthusiasm, integrity, and intellectual curiosity, we seek a teacher committed to an inclusive school community. The teacher will be responsible for the implementation of curricula, designing assessments that measure student progress and achievement, using assessment data to inform instructional practices, and participating in collaborative activities. Experience teaching rhetoric and writing skills and/or Advanced Placement Language and Composition is preferred. Minimum Qualifications ● An undergraduate degree in English (a Master’s preferred). ● Teaching experience on the High School level. ● Ability to articulate effectively the values and mission of Saint John’s High School and the Xaverian Brothers. ● Commitment to Catholic education. ● Knowledge of contemporary educational issues, topics, and trends. ● Facility and high comfort level with educational technology tools; experience incorporating educational technology into the classroom. ● Dedication to partnering collaboratively with a team of talented faculty. ● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. ● Skilled in navigating the Google Suite of applications (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc.) ● A proven commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is required. ● Experience teaching AP Language and Composition is a plus. TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially as separate PDF attachments in one email NO LATER THAN APRIL 24, 2024: ● Cover letter expressing interest in the Saint John’s High School position and aligning your skills and experiences to the areas of responsibility, knowledge, skills, abilities, and to your understanding of the position; ● Current resume with all dates included; ● List of three to five references with name, phone number, and email address of each (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission and not before a mutual interest is clearly established). Materials should be sent to the attention of Margaret Rourke Granados, Principal of Saint John’s High School, via electronic submission to our school registrar at employment@stjohnshigh.org Resumes will be reviewed and contact will be made with those in whom there is interest the week of April 29th. ABOUT SAINT JOHN’S HIGH SCHOOL: Saint John’s is a private, Catholic Grades 7-12 school of approximately 900 boys. Sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, the School has a strong and storied history since its founding in 1898. Its mission is to educate the whole man. Dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, creative, social, aesthetic, and physical development of its students, Saint John’s offers a highly competitive college preparatory curriculum as well as a program focused on the moral and faith development of its students with the goal of forming “men of faith and men of service.” Saint John’s remains committed to both the Xaverian educational philosophy and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Xaverian education seeks to provide young men with the opportunities to fully realize their own potential, while instilling a consciousness of both our common end in God and our shared responsibility to one another. Saint John’s seeks to guide students toward a sense of what it means to live as a committed Christian in a global community. Saint John’s provides an academic program which encourages students to develop themselves multi-dimensionally. A curriculum grounded in the liberal arts provides a broad base for future learning, while strengthening critical thinking skills. Saint John’s admits students of varying academic ability, always striving to inspire those students to the fullest possible realization of their God-given abilities. Eighty percent of the senior class take at least one Advanced Placement Course prior to graduation. Saint John’s boasts 150 Advanced Placement Scholars for each of the past ten years. In recent years the School was recognized by the College Board and the Siemens Foundation as the number one school in Massachusetts in the area of Science, Math, and Technology. Graduates regularly matriculate at the nation’s most competitive universities and colleges. Saint John’s also sponsors a full complement of sports teams and clubs which regularly distinguish themselves in interscholastic competitions. Students from various faith backgrounds enroll at Saint John’s; all experience the values and philosophy of a strong Christian community and commit themselves to take advantage of the opportunities for personal growth while discovering their unique individual gifts and talents.