English Department Head Teacher

English Department Head Teacher Nativity School of Worcester Nativity School of Worcester - Worcester, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5552661

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

ELA Department Head Teacher Overview:

Reporting to the Principal, the ELA Department Head Teacher serves as the primary ELA teacher for multiple grade levels (grades 6-8). In addition to providing direct classroom instruction, the teacher serves as a leader and mentor to the Teaching Fellows on the ELA team, and is an essential point of contact with families. This teacher position is responsible for creating an environment in which students can achieve their highest potential, as demonstrated by measurable academic and social growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Principal, your responsibilities will consist of the following:

• Modeling of successful teacher practices: o Lead teach at least four ELA classes within the 6th-8th grade level (both boys and girls sections) and co-teach other classes as needed.

o Taking a leadership role in the co-teaching/paraprofessional mode with a focus on growing the impact of the ELA program. As a leader for the school's ELA Department, the ELA Department Head must be flexible and willing and able to complete a variety of tasks and be willing to step up to ensure the success of the ELA Department, fellow teachers, and students. o Developing lesson plans and maintaining a Curriculum Document that includes: ▪ A copy of lesson plans. ▪ A copy of any unit plans utilized in class. ▪ A copy of all worksheets (with reference numbers tied back to lesson plans) used in class. ▪ A copy of all assessments used in class.

• Participate in the school's student support model where needed including: o Actively participating in weekly Student Support Team meetings. o Running small group and individual work during WIN blocks as needed. o Support the successful implementation of AVID strategies in the classrooms and complete AVID related trainings as needed.
• Assisting in regular staffing responsibilities as outlined in the Nativity Faculty Handbook and Nativity Employee Manual.

o Such tasks include participating in one "late" day (i.e. end of academic day through end of after-school day) per week, assisting lunch and/or recess duties as needed. o Assisting with morning advisory and in emergency teaching needs, as such needs develop. o Attending and actively participating in weekly staff meetings. o Participating in staff orientation prior to the start of the school year and two annual two-day retreats.

• Participate in Summer Session orientation and Summer Session (July).

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Summer Orientation Dates:

July 1st-July 2nd: July 1, 2026 is the start date for this role. o

Summer Session Dates:

July 6th-July 24th o End of August Orientation Dates to be communicated by May 1st, 2026.

• Follow the annual Academic Calendar (to be forwarded to employees by June 2026), with participation in staff orientation prior to the start of school year.
• Assist the Principal with special projects as needed.
• Promote the school's diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist work within the academic program, curriculum and day-to-day duties.
• Fulfill responsibilities as memorialized in the Nativity Employee Handbook.

Position Type:

Full-time