Upper School Humanities and English Language Arts

3 weeks ago

New York, United States Lyceum Kennedy Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The opportunity

The Lyceum Kennedy French American School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction thanks to our small student-teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.

We are looking for a full-time Upper School Humanities and English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to join our team in August 2024 and teach Humanities or ELA to 6th through 10th grade students and IB History to 11th graders. The ideal candidate possesses a balance of high support, growth mindset, and innate joy of working with students.

Essential Duties:

- Plan and teach a challenging course of study in a developmentally-appropriate manner, with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and the effective use of assessments.

- Develop and maintain outstanding communication with parents via individualized emails, newsletters, or blogs.

- Actively engage students in learning by creating a student-centered classroom.

- Use technology in class preparation and/or instruction, while not relying solely on it.

- Model intellectual curiosity and maintain open-mindedness about different cultures.

- Use positive reinforcement, manage discipline, and conflict resolution.

- Conduct classes and with integrity, and model appropriate behavior for students.

- Evaluate classwork and assessments regularly in a fair and equitable manner.

- Efficiently share evaluations, grades, and homework assignments with parents

- Actively supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trip, etc.

- Maintain current knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods.

- Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development.

- Share talents and work in partnership with team members on scheduling and planning.

- Actively participate in grade-level and faculty meetings.

- Be a positive and contributing member of the school community.

Full-Time, Exempt Position: 30 hours per week (teaching, preparation, staff meetings, office hours…)

Direct Supervisor: Upper School Director

Requirements

Qualifications

- Five years of experience teaching Humanities and ELA in Middle School and/or High School

- Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe

- Strong sense of personal accountability and passion for raising the bar with students and challenging them to learn at a high level

- IB experience/certification is a plus

- Preferred candidate will have a current U.S. work visa, if applicable

Benefits

The annual salary for this position will range between $65,000 and $90,000, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. It covers all responsibilities, including teaching and preparation time, orientation week meetings, as well as staff and parent meetings. Lyceum Kennedy French American School highly values formal recognition for positive contributions to the school. Benefits include: private medical premium partially covered (80%), tuition rebate for teachers' children (50%)

  • Upper School Humanities and English Language Arts

    Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Lyceum Kennedy Full time

    The opportunity The Lyceum Kennedy French American School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction thanks to our small student-teacher...

  • Upper School Humanities and English Language Arts

    7 days ago

    New York, United States Lyceum Kennedy French American School Full time

    The opportunityThe Lyceum Kennedy French American School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction thanks to our small student-teacher ratio,...

  • Upper School Humanities and English Language Arts

    Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 1 week ago

    New York, United States Lyceum Kennedy French American School Full time

    The opportunityThe Lyceum Kennedy French American School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction thanks to our small student-teacher ratio,...

  • Upper School Humanities and English Language Arts

    Found in: Resume Library US A2 - 2 weeks ago

    New York County, New York, United States Lyceum Kennedy Full time

    The opportunity The Lyceum Kennedy French American School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction thanks to our small student-teacher...

  • Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:About Bronx ArtsBronx Charter School for the Arts (Bronx Arts) is a public k-8 school, located in both the Hunts Point and Soundview sections of the South Bronx. Bronx Arts is founded on the principle that a rich and vibrant background in the arts is a key component of achieving academic excellence. We strive to...

  • Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

    3 days ago

    New York, United States BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:About Bronx ArtsBronx Charter School for the Arts (Bronx Arts) is a public k-8 school, located in both the Hunts Point and Soundview sections of the South Bronx. Bronx Arts is founded on the principle that a rich and vibrant background in the arts is a key component of achieving academic excellence. We strive to...

  • English Language Arts Teacher

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOIN US!We are currently seeking a skillful and dedicated English Language Arts Teacher to join our talented faculty. Join us in our mission of providing all students with an exceptional college-preparatory education that empowers them to lead fulfilling lives.HIGHLIGHTS OF A TEACHING CAREER AT UNITYA teaching career at Unity...

  • History Teacher – Upper Division

    Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Horace Mann School Full time

    Job SummaryThe Upper Division History Department is seeking a dynamic and experienced history teacher for grades 9-12. The successful candidate must be able to teach Atlantic World History and United States History. The candidate should also be interested in teaching nonWestern/Global History upper-level electives. Willingness to teach a variety of grades...

  • Upper School Social Studies Teacher

    4 days ago

    New York, United States The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine Full time

    Founded in 1901, The Cathedral School is committed to academic excellence in a curriculum that integrates critical thinking, the arts, athletics, and leadership development. The School believes that the recognition and appreciation of differences in race, socioeconomic status, cultural or religious tradition, age, gender, ability, or sexual orientation...

  • Upper School Science Teacher

    Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States The Spence School Full time

    THE SPENCE SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL BIOLOGY and CHEMISTRY TEACHER Full-Time, to begin August 2024 Overview Spence's Science Department seeks an experienced educator to join a department committed to collaboration, pedagogical inquiry, and to empowering girls and women in the sciences. ResponsibilitiesTeach four sections of Upper School Biology and Chemistry...

  • Middle or Upper School Math Teacher

    Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States The Spence School Full time

    MIDDLE OR UPPER SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHER Full-time position to begin August 2024 Overview The Spence School seeks a dynamic, passionate, growth-oriented mathematics teacher to join our innovative and highly collaborative department. This position represents an exciting opportunity to join a team engaged in the ongoing refinement of a rigorous,...

  • Upper School Math Teacher

    Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 1 week ago

    New York, United States Lyceum Kennedy French American School Full time

    The opportunityThe Lyceum Kennedy French American School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction thanks to our small student-teacher ratio,...

  • Middle School English Teacher

    2 weeks ago

    New Orleans, United States Ecole Bilingue De La Nouvelle Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS, founded in 1998, provides a private, friendly and language-enriched environment for every student. We are Louisiana’s first and only private French school accredited by the French government and the State of Louisiana providing multilingual education for 18-month-old students through the...

  • Middle School English Teacher

    2 weeks ago

    New Orleans, United States Ecole Bilingue De La Nouvelle Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS, founded in 1998, provides a private, friendly and language-enriched environment for every student. We are Louisiana’s first and only private French school accredited by the French government and the State of Louisiana providing multilingual education for 18-month-old students through the...

  • Middle School English Teacher

    4 days ago

    New Orleans, United States Ecole Bilingue De La Nouvelle Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS, founded in 1998, provides a private, friendly and language-enriched environment for every student. We are Louisiana’s first and only private French school accredited by the French government and the State of Louisiana providing multilingual education for 18-month-old students through the...

  • Middle School English Teacher

    4 days ago

    New Orleans, United States Ecole Bilingue De La Nouvelle Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS, founded in 1998, provides a private, friendly and language-enriched environment for every student. We are Louisiana’s first and only private French school accredited by the French government and the State of Louisiana providing multilingual education for 18-month-old students through the...

  • English as a New Language Specialist

    Found in: Resume Library US A2 - 2 weeks ago

    New York County, New York, United States Uncommon Schools Full time

    Job Description Uncommon English as a New Language Specialists are passionate, fierce advocates for their students, who manage both teaching our diverse population of English Language Learners and supporting their General Education colleagues.. They also provide crucial academic interventions to students who are developing their English language skills and...

  • Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Middle

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Collegiate School Full time

    The Admissions and Enrollment Department seeks a dedicated, dynamic, and experienced Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Middle and Upper School. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Middle and Upper School Admissions, with an ability to own admissions processes start to finish and contribute to analysis and improvement. Additionally,...

  • Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Middle

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Collegiate School Full time

    The Admissions and Enrollment Department seeks a dedicated, dynamic, and experienced Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Middle and Upper School. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Middle and Upper School Admissions, with an ability to own admissions processes start to finish and contribute to analysis and improvement. Additionally,...

  • Summer School Instructor

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Northside Charter High School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Summer School Instructor - English Language Arts (ELA) (July 2024 - August 2024)Location: Northside Charter High SchoolDescription:Northside Charter High School is seeking a passionate and skilled instructor to teach English Language Arts (ELA) during our summer school program from July 2024 to August 2024. The...