MS FAC - ENGLISH

A Faculty member of Sage Hill School is devoted to teaching and learning, supports the School’s co-curricular programs, and contributes broadly to the life of the School while promoting the School’s mission. At all times, a faculty member will maintain Sage Hill School’s standards of excellence and professionalism. A faculty member of Sage Hill will utilize a wide range of expertise and depth of knowledge by using a strong pedagogical approach and effective assessment strategies in order to facilitate student learning. A faculty member will foster a supportive and responsive learning environment. Additionally, a faculty member of Sage Hill models the School’s core values in all facets of school life and inspires community members to contribute to a culture that reflects the School’s mission.

Primary responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

• A full-time faculty member must be physically present in the classroom to teach five (5) sections
• Advise a group of students
• Commit to integrating the Six Cs into all facets of teaching and learning
• Contribute to Sage Center programming: Spring at Sage and Service Learning
• Attend all faculty/staff, department and Town Meetings, as well as all assemblies, school-wide events and Conference periods 
• Coach or assistant coach one athletic season (Fall, Winter or Spring)
• Attend class retreats of assigned grade level team
• Support the greater school community, including but not limited to:
  • Attend the annual Admission Open House in October
  • Attend Advancement, athletic and arts events throughout the year
  • Chaperone student events, per school guidelines
  • Active participation on committees as assigned by the Director of Middle School
  • Fulfill community support responsibilities as assigned 
  • Maintain professionalism in communication by promptly responding to emails and phone calls within 24 hours
• Remain current with Canvas guidelines and posting of grades per school guidelines
• Oversee, uphold and implement the expectations defined in the School Handbook 
• Read and adhere to all policies and guidelines of the Employee and Academic Program Handbooks as well as the Standards for Exceptional Teaching at Sage Hill School (SETS)
• Authentically engage in self-reflection and professional growth
• Actively support the School’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity
• Carry out duties as outlined in Exhibit A
• Interact respectfully and professionally with colleagues and parents
• Honor the confidentiality of the School
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Middle School or other supervisor 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise student community during advisory, lunch, break and study hall.