English Teacher

Position Purpose:  To foster the intellectual and personal growth of students and to further the mission of The Agnes Irwin School. 

The ideal candidate:

• Will embrace the Agnes Irwin School’s mission to empower girls to learn, lead, and live a legacy, and is committed to the ethos of girls’ education.
• Commits to continued development of cultural competency and necessary skills to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 
• Demonstrates a dedication to continuous growth and development in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and commits to our DEIB Philosophy at Agnes Irwin. 
• Is willing to engage across difference with empathy and understanding
• Will foster the skills necessary for sophisticated and observant literacy, as well as the joy in learning that can sustain a lifelong love of reading 
• Can develop writing instruction that combines the best of traditional methodologies with an innovative vision of writing in the 21st century.
• Has a strong background in many genres and traditions of literature, with proven competency in teaching across culture and geography.
• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team.
• Is willing and eager to take on significant co-curricular responsibilities outside of the classroom (eg advising, coaching, club advisor, trip lead, etc), and who finds joy in working with high school students and participating in school life.

Essential Functions:

• Teach and manage students in four sections of English
  • Prepare course materials
  • Maintain student attendance and grade records
  • Evaluate and grade students' work
  • Be available to meet with students during office hours and planning periods
  • Create and maintain a caring, safe environment conducive to students doing their best work
• Implement current curriculum and contribute to its ongoing development 
• Participate in the life of the middle and/or upper school by serving as an advisor and/or club sponsor as necessary
• Participate in all staff meetings, assemblies, and other required school functions, including occasional evening or weekend events
• Work constructively with parents and colleagues
• Inform parents and Division Director of students’ progress through written reports and conferences
• Attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities, and participate in the faculty evaluation process
• Assume other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or related field (advanced degree and previous teaching experience preferred)
• Proficiency in the use of classroom technology: interactive smart boards, LMS, various Google and Microsoft Office applications, etc
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills