Upper School Humanities Teacher (7th-12th grade) 26/27 SY

About the Position

Upper School Humanities Instructor, 7th-12th Grades 26/27 School year

A passion for words and for Christ - the Word - along with a patient, unrelenting love for young people navigating the gloriously awkward joys and trials of middle school are essential for this instructional position. Through a strong background in literature, stellar oral and written communication skills, and first-rate analytical and logical reasoning, the instructor will cultivate in students’ hearts a genuine love for truth, goodness, and beauty and will encourage their growth in the Faith. Current courses taught for this position could include Omnibus classes that cover history, literature, and theology for a given time period; a Poetry/Logic class that teaches basics of poetry for the first semester and an introduction to logic course for the second semester; a Composition course that teaches our 7th graders how to craft wonderful essays; or a rhetoric class that trains our Juniors to present their thoughts in speech and debate.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement educational plans and curriculum for students grades 7th-12th (6 instructional periods, 1 planning period per day)
- Manage student behavior and create a positive learning environment
- Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and education administration to support student success
- Provide tutoring and additional support to students as needed

Experience:
- Humanities, Language Arts, Literature
- Previous experience working with children
- Familiarity with behavior management techniques and strategies
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students
- Knowledge of educational standards and best practices, familiarity with behavior management techniques and strategies

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person