Career Center

Reports To: Director of Upper School

Schedule: Full Time Regular Academic Year

When Needed: 2022-2023 Academic Year

University Prep is seeking a talented, compassionate, and engaging Upper School English Teacher to help us advance our vision of being an inclusive community of learners that provides an outstanding education for each individual in a diverse student population. We are looking for someone who can work effectively independently as well as part of a team. We need a leader who understands best practices in teaching English, who is interested in collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches, and who is passionate about teaching to upper school students and enhancing student life. We are looking for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. If that sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you. Salary is competitive with public and independent schools. University Prep offers an excellent benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and an extraordinary work environment.

Who We Are:

University Prep is an independent 6-12 school located in an urban residential section of Seattle, WA, one of the country's most diverse and dynamic cities. We are a strong and vibrant community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni who collaboratively create an exceptional educational experience for every student. The school is a place of great teaching and joyful learning; a community that joins together to raise up our children to be caring and productive adults; a place where all students and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and a place where we aspire for every family and student to feel at home and equally enfranchised. To us, diversity and inclusivity are not addenda, they are embodied in all facets of our school culture. University Prep believes that our shared values of integrity, respect, and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission of developing each student's potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, on a full-time basis, teaches Upper School English courses and electives, including a combination of sections in our foundation's courses and elective courses or MS English courses. Serves on the Upper School curricular team and as an Upper School advisor.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaches four sections of Upper School English (with the potential to teach a combination of Upper and Middle School sections, depending on expertise) – initially this position will be to teach 9th grade and one or more senior electives
• Participates in the admissions process
• Serves as a grade-level advisor for a grade-level team by being an advisor
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, parents and administrators as appropriate
• Participates on a grade-level curricular team
• Serves as an advisor or co-advisor for 10 to 12 Upper School Students
• Actively participates in the life of the school outside the classroom (e.g. coaching, advising clubs, etc.)
• Possible other duties include one co-curricular activity and one additional duty per day (e.g., study hall, lunch room, etc.) as assigned by the Division Directors
• Chaperones at least one school event outside of normal school hours (e.g. a dance, service outing, or social event) as determined by the Division Directors
• Participates in school related functions (e.g., Open Houses, Back to School Night, Commencement, etc.) as determined by the Head of School and Division Director
• Vigorously engages in their own professional development
• Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the schools constituencies
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
• Since safety and security are everyones responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in English or a related field from a four-year college or university required
• Master's degree in English or a related field strongly preferred
• Recent and successful teaching experience, particularly in teaching English, is preferred
• 3+ years of successful teaching experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Competence in the content area and pedagogy specific to the developmental needs of Upper School students
• An understanding of and commitment to the school's mission
• A talent for teaching as an art
• A commitment to student-centered education and inclusive classroom practices
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and openness to feedback
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
• Ability to create an active learning environment that supports understanding, passion and creativity in students
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in preparing lessons to appeal to a variety of learning styles, needs, and accommodations
• Demonstrates skill to use appropriate formative and summative assessments and strategies in the classroom
• Commitment to teaching the whole child
• A working understanding of UDL, UbD, and Grading for Equity concepts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all constituents in the school community
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability and flexibility to use Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suites, learning management systems, online meeting and conferencing applications, and operating Audio/Visual equipment
• Ability and interest in coaching and/or working in our outdoor program is a plus

If this sounds like you, please click on this link, complete our online employment application, and upload your résumé and a cover letter telling us why you are interested in and qualified for this position.

Thank you for your interest in this position and in University Prep.

This position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

University Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, disability, use of a trained service animal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to admissions and administration of all its programs, as well as to all areas of employment.

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