Middle School English Teacher

Description

Position Summary

The Middle School English Teacher is responsible for creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages next generation learning. This quality teacher regards spiritual maturity, academic success, and social growth as avenues of learning within the classroom. He/she will proactively communicate with parents and families to ensure partnership in student learning and collaborate among teachers, administrators, and parents.

Responsibilities

Primary

• Christ-Centered Student Development & Relationships – 30% Interact with parents, students, staff, and visitors in a positive, friendly, and Christ-centered manner Teach classroom routines and rules with a gospel-centered approach to develop students into Christ-like examples of scholarship, leadership, and service Ensure quality support for individual students so all are successful Be available to students for support Maintain strong and healthy relationships with students Disciple students to grow into disciple makers Actively look for opportunities to serve others Instructional Planning & Effective Teaching – 50% Complete lesson plans referencing standards and measurable daily objectives Generate creative lessons with student-friendly learning targets Apply Biblical integration in all lessons Routinely use formative assessment to check student understanding before, during, and after lessons Flexibly adjust lessons based on student understanding Instruct using the gradual release model for quality instruction Consistently engage students through interactive lessons Transfer learning responsibility to students Understand individual student learning needs Encourage collaborative learning and provide meaningful feedback Make learning relevant and engaging for students Family Communication & Professional Collaboration – 15% Initiate partnerships with parents and students to build strong relationships Provide ongoing communication with parents to establish trust Post grades and lesson plans in Schoology on a weekly basis Attend and collaborate with teachers through PLCs, instructional time, devotions, and staff meetings Conduct Fall and Spring parent-teacher conferences Classroom Environment & Student Supervision – 5% Monitor bus and carpool areas as assigned Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom through bulletin boards and displays of student work
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• Responsibilities: The tasks listed in this job description are not all encompassing. At any point, New Life Church and Academy reserves the right to add additional or different job duties and remove job duties from this position.