Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Christchurch, Virginia
Rosemont, Pennsylvania
Posted: 13-Mar-25
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Type: Full Time
Salary: Dependent on Experience
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Position Overview: This is a full-time, 10-month position with a comprehensive benefits package and all school year holidays. The teacher reports directly to the Middle School Division Head.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Teaching and creating innovative, student-centered curriculum in collaborative, multidisciplinary English/social studies classes
- Collaborating closely in a co-teaching position with the social studies teacher
- Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to create meaningful, interdisciplinary learning experiences
- Focusing on active reading and decoding of language
- Fostering text-based discussions in a student-centered seminar format
- Teaching analytical writing, revision, and editing
- Teaching and guiding students in the writing process from brainstorming to publication, with a focus on analytical and creative expression
- Integrating public speaking, presentation, and publication skills into lessons
- Working with the Learning Support team to integrate accommodations for students who need them
- Designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Communicating with parents about student progress and challenges
- Serving as an advisor to a small group of Middle School students
- Supervising extracurricular activities, including class trips
- Ability to use or willingness to learn digital tools and platforms such as Google for Education Suite, Canva, and Adobe Express to enhance student learning and communication
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English or related field; advanced degree preferred
- Experience teaching middle school English
- Comprehensive knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching methods
- Ability to foster collegial relationships and collaborate effectively
- Strong communication skills and commitment to parent partnerships
- Passion for working with middle school students
Program Goals
The goals of the Trinity English curriculum are to teach students to read and think critically as thoughtful members of society, to write with clarity and insight, to listen and speak mindfully, and to value reading both for its intrinsic pleasure and its ability to help shape one's moral and social conscience. In partnership with the social studies curriculum, the English program seeks to develop empathy, citizenship, and civic action both locally and globally.
About Trinity Episcopal School
Working at Trinity Episcopal School is deeply rewarding. Our dedicated faculty and staff work hard to foster a supportive, caring, and collegial work culture. We seek to hire educators with a commitment to excellence and to providing every child with a safe and loving school community.
Benefits
Trinity Episcopal School offers competitive compensation. Full-time employees receive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; retirement benefits; paid personal and sick leave; tuition remission; and numerous professional development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Trinity Episcopal School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment based on skills and qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, medical conditions, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application to abisbano@trinitynola.com with the subject line “Middle School English Teacher.” In the subject line, please specify which position you’re applying for (5/6th or 7/8th or express interest in both).