What are the responsibilities and job description for the US English Teacher - 25-26 Academic Year position at worcesteracademy?
Job Description:
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a teacher who is committed to the ideals and joys of teaching Upper School students and who can inspire a love of learning in their students through the development and application of thoughtful, meaningful learning experiences for students.
Students work both independently and collaboratively to think, reason, and communicate their thinking orally and in writing.
The successful teacher in this role also will understand the value of working cooperatively and collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting as well as have the ability to work independently. We are looking for an educator who embraces a growth mindset for their own professional development and who can help students to do the same. The start date for this position will be approximately August 14, 2025.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES
- Teach four sections of US English
- Develop units and lessons that support the goals of the WA English Department and the Upper School program.
- Support student learning through project-based, multi-modal approaches to teaching and learning.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the student handbook plus team and division agreements.
- Provide appropriate feedback on student work and in term reports.
- Complete grading, comments, and progress reports in a timely manner.
- Serve as the academic and developmental advisor to a small group of upper school students
- Earn 7-13 activity points
- Attend required meetings (team, faculty, department, parent).
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain classroom and shared spaces as conducive to teaching, learning, and working.
- Maintain daily student attendance and adhere to tardiness procedures.
- Attend and participate in school trips.
- Maintain mature and age-appropriate judgment and boundaries.
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and integration of new learning into practice.
- Follow accident & illness procedures.
- Participate in all safety drills, including fire, lockdown, and evacuation.
- Represent the school and what it stands for positively at public events, admissions events, community events, development events, etc., some of which take place outside of the regular school day and calendar.
- Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues that benefit their students and further one another’s professional growth.
- Develop and sustain relationships with parents that support each student's well-being and increasing autonomy.
- Serve as a role model for students and colleagues.
- Affirm and defend the dignity and worth of each member of the community and maintain an environment that fosters respect.
- Other duties as assigned by the Division Head and Department Chair
