RAA - High School English Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year
Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists
Location
Redlands, California
Salary
$16,412 - $38,544 / YEAR
Quick overview
The teacher is responsible for planning lessons, developing curricula, and providing academic support to high school students. They must also manage assessments, communicate student progress to parents, and ensure a safe learning environment.
Requirements summary
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in English or a similar discipline is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and may need a Seventh-day Adventist Teaching Certificate.
Job description
Job Title
- High
- School
- English
- Teacher
- Reports To:
- Principal
- General
- Purpose of the
- Job: The high school English teacher's responsibilities include planning lessons and developing curricula, reading and understanding al prescribed texts, offering academic support to students, and ensuring a safe learning environment. They should also be able to juggle multiple deadlines, liaise with a number of professionals, and respond well to criticism.
- Essential
- DUTIES
- AND
- RESPONSIBILITIES: Reading all prescribed novels, poetry and additional resources to gain a thorough understanding of them before developing lesson plans and curricula. Collaborating with other English Department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies, and interventions. Preparing students for forma and informal assessments. Grading tests, pop quizzes, assignments, exams, and other assessments, and communicating with parents, students, teachers, and counselors regarding under-performance and other concerns. Organizing guest speakers, literary events, and field trips. Keeping abreast of current events and incorporating these events and themes into lessons to make them more relevant to students. Ensuring all curriculum, school, and state requirements are met. Assessing student needs and providing support or extra resources to struggling students as well as exceptional achievers. Using technology to improve lesson delivery and record-keeping. Expanding teacher networks and participating in workshops, lectures, and other learning opportunities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in English, literature or a similar discipline, from a four year college or university required. Master's degree preferred. A completed apprenticeship or teaching experience is recommended. A strong interest in literature and language Compassion, understanding, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Seventh-day Adventist Teaching Certificate may be required. WORK CONTEXT Compassion, understanding, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to multitask in a high-stress environment. Willingness to work long hours. Resilience and the ability to work with others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Regularly required to walk, stand, and interact with students and staff throughout the school day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT School setting that includes classrooms, offices, outdoor play areas, and event spaces. Exposure to normal classroom noise, outdoor weather during supervision, and typical school operational conditions.