9th Grade English Teacher Position Available In Seminole, Florida

The Geneva School is a mission-driven school established in 1993. Our mission is to provide
students in grades K4-12 an extraordinary education, by means of an integrated curriculum,
pedagogy and culture, both distinctly classical and distinctively Christian, that pursues goodness,
truth, and beauty in all spheres of life, while viewing these spheres as elements of divinely
ordered whole. Further, Geneva seeks to instill in students a desire to love beauty, think deeply,
and pursue Christ’s calling. As a mission-driven school, faculty members play a central role in
fulfilling our mission. Hired by and subject to the supervision of the Director of the Rhetoric School (grades 9 -12), the
9th Grade English Teacher is an exempt position. The teacher, in a formational and relational role,
models Christ-like behavior within The Geneva School community as he or she studies, re-
imagines, and teaches within the Christian, liberal arts tradition. We have a full-time opening for a 9th Grade English Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year. Essential Duties The Geneva School English teacher instructs students in language arts, including literature,
writing, grammar, and critical thinking in order to develop communication and analytic skills.
Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and fostering a
positive learning environment.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Classroom Instruction and Planning:

Develop and deliver engaging lessons on literature, writing skills, and grammar, aligned with curriculum standards.

Assessment and Feedback:

Regularly assessing student understanding and progress through a variety of methods, including tests (assessments), quizzes, homework, and presentations. Providing constructive feedback in order to improve student understanding and mastery of the language arts material. Tracking student progress and identifying areas where students may need additional support.

Classroom Environment:

Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. Addressing student behavior issues in accordance with the school’s policies and practices. Skillfully managing a classroom of high school students with varying academic skills.

Communication:

Providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student performance. Posting grades and assignments in a timely manner and corresponding or conversing regularly with student’s parents regarding student progress or concerns.

Collaboration:

Participating in faculty meetings and collaborative planning sessions.

Other Job Requirements:

The following requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform
the essential functions of the 9th Grade English Teacher position and are not intended to be
inclusive. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, as
defined by law, to perform any essential functions.
Lift 20 lbs. occasionally and 10 lbs. frequently
Sit frequently and stand and walk on varied surfaces
Bend, stoop, crouch, push, pull, climb, balance, kneel, crawl
Use hands/arms to reach in any direction and seize, grasp, hold, and turn objects using hand(s). Use fingers, versus the whole hand, to pick, pinch, and feel objects.
See, talk, and hear to communicate with others in person, electronically, by phone, or by radio. Visual functions include the ability to identify and distinguish colors and bring an object into sharp focus.

Personal Profile Required Skills and Experience:

Proficiency in

English:

Deep understanding of the English language, including grammar, vocabulary, and rhetoric. Able to convey concepts clearly and engagingly while tailoring the language level to suit the needs of students. Conversant in the

Classical Canon:

The course begins with Virgil’s Aeneid and turns to tales of Northern European mythology, followed by Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Orfeo, Dante’s Divine Comedy—Inferno, excerpts from The Canterbury Tales, and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Excellent communication skills: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Teaching experience:

Proven ability to effectively deliver lessons and engage high school students in active learning.

Classroom management:

Establish a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages discussion, questions, and constructive feedback. Utilize effective classroom management strategies to maintain student focus and accountability.
Professional development: Partner with colleagues to share best practices and enhance student success.
Relevant education: Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred.

Intrinsic Qualities:

Ascribes to and agrees to live in accordance with The Geneva School’s statement of faith
Holds oneself to a high standard of honesty and integrity
Able to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals and on own initiative
Professional and approachable in appearance and attitude
Willingness to learn new skills
Self-motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach to work
Reliable/dependable
Detail-oriented
Able to search for solutions Practices good stewardship of the school’s resources
Enjoys working around children and is able to form and monitor appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
Employment Information The Geneva School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age,
marital status, physical disability, handicap, or any other consideration protected by law.
Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications,
experience, and abilities and in full accord with The Geneva School’s statement of faith and the
school’s statement of mission, vision and values.