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Position Overview:

Hamden Hall Country Day School (Hamden, CT), a PS - Grade 12 private school serving 600 students, is seeking a full-time Grade 6 English/Language Arts Teacher. This teacher will be responsible for planning, teaching, and monitoring the success of all learners in their classroom and build a dynamic learning environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement an engaging and comprehensive English/Language Arts curriculum for Grade 6 students.
• Incorporate opportunities for students to develop their writing skills through drafting, revising, and publishing written work.
• Develop a novel-based curriculum that exposes students to a wide range of literary genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama.
• Plan and deliver effective and differentiated lessons that align with the curriculum standards and objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and engagement.
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and instructional technologies to accommodate different learning styles and enhance student learning experiences.
• Regularly assess student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to support their growth.
• Establish clear expectations for behavior and classroom routines, fostering a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Implement the Responsive Classroom approach, focusing on social-emotional learning, empathy, and positive discipline strategies.
• Engage in ongoing reflection and self-assessment to continually improve teaching practices and student outcomes.

Hamden Hall Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Prior experience teaching English/Language Arts at Grade 6 - 8 level
• Familiarity with the Responsive Classroom approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for English literature, writing, and language arts education.
  

About Hamden Hall Country Day School

Hamden Hall Country Day School is a PreSchool - Grade 12 co-educational Day School located in Hamden, CT. Enrollment is approximately 575 students from over 35 communities. Faculty is comprised of eighty-five full and part-time teachers. Three-quarters of the faculty hold advanced degrees. The student/faculty ratio: 7 to 1 and the average class size: 13.The campus is comprised of twelve acres located in Hamden, Conn., a residential community adjacent to New Haven. Eight major buildings including a science center, theater, and art studios including areas for ceramics, digital photography, and video production; three technology centers, library, and music suite with choral and instrumental practice rooms and classrooms.Thirty acre athletic complex one mile north of the main campus. The Beckerman Athletic Center is a $12.5 million, 65,000-square-foot facility opened in December 2009. Includes natatorium, three basketball courts with an elevated jogging track, fitness center, multipurpose aerobics room, locker rooms, student lounge, and study center.

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