Upper School English Teacher 26/27

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Upper School English/Language Arts Teacher Reporting Line:

Head of Upper School School Summary All Saints Academy was founded in 1966 as St. Paul's Episcopal Parish School under Father Gilbertson and Father Sturrup of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church. The school did not adopt its current name until 1993, when the middle and upper school portions of the facility were added, extending the grades serviced to grade twelve. Mission Inspiring independent thinkers, principled leaders, and humble learners. Vision All Saints Academy exemplifies Judeo-Christian values within an Episcopal tradition. We welcome students of all racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds striving to maximize each student's unique potential by instilling a sense of worth that comes with a purpose, direction, commitment, and success. Position Summary All Saints Academy, a coeducational day school with over 700 students in grades PS2 through 12 in Winter Haven, FL, seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic full-time English instructor. The All Saints Academy English Department empowers students to approach reading and writing with confidence and curiosity. Our vision and practices support a growth mindset by teaching students to value mistakes as opportunities for learning, through practice of the writers' workshop and Harkness methodologies. Our philosophy focuses on valuing the contributions of each class member, inspiring independent and collaborative problem-solving, and helping students make connections to the world. Candidates must have the desire and ability to develop meaningful and productive relationships with motivated students from diverse backgrounds. This teacher should plan to be part of a data-informed, collaborative team; and an integral component of students' lives, in the classroom, as a department member, and as an advisor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Build a positive and safe classroom environment, utilizing effective classroom management strategies Plan, develop, and deliver daily lessons that support the English Department's curricular goals and philosophy Design formative and summative assessments that provide timely feedback on student learning Integrate executive function skills into classroom procedures and expectations Build an engaging culture of learning in the classroom that promotes self-motivation, responsibility, and honors diverse perspectives Work to align the curriculum across courses and divisions through a collaborative process Collaborate with colleagues as a member of the high school team Serve as an advisor to a small group of middle school students Implement weekly lessons in Advisory that promote a positive school culture and student growth Be available for extra help during designated times Sponsor two weekly Community Time opportunities; examples range from Board Game Club to Science Olympiad to regular academic assistance Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as grading assignments in a timely manner, writing meaningful comments in the online grading portal, and maintaining organized resources in the learning management system Integrate instructional technology in meaningful ways Communicate and collaborate with families to support student learning Attend and contribute to weekly faculty meetings Contribute to community-wide supervision and chaperoning duties as assigned Promote a culture of data-informed instruction Devote time and effort to ongoing professional growth Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion Support and model ASA's mission and core values Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or higher) in English or English education Preferred 3+ years of teaching experience at the high school level Experience with a learning management system preferred Google Suite experience preferred Assume other responsibilities as requested by the Head of School, including but not limited to the work assigned in executing the Strategic Plan. Send resumes and cover letters to HR@allsaintsacademy.com All positions at All Saints Academy are subject to a background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about the Clearinghouse, please visit this link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/