About Saint Andrew’s School:
Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence, and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning. 

Saint Andrew’s School seeks employees who are committed to our mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences will help us promote an inclusive school culture. We are committed to respecting the dignity of each member of our community, and we strive to recruit a diverse and talented faculty and staff.

Position Summary:
The teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Saint Andrew’s policies. 

We seek dynamic individuals who are collaborative and innovative in their approach to teaching and who work to create an inclusive and supportive classroom and school-wide culture. Qualified candidates will have experience teaching a variety of subjects within an English Department. The teacher will be an effective advocate for students and will collaborate with colleagues in the department to ensure the best possible learning experience. The position includes teaching four sections of English courses, facilitating one section of Writing Lab, and leading an Upper School advisory group. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Implements instructional activities that foster student engagement, meaningful learning, and continual student growth and achievement. 
• Designs assessments and scaffolding for assignments that incorporate the writing process.
• Creates descriptive rubrics and commits to providing students with meaningful and timely feedback.
• Collaborates with peers to prepare course material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and assessments to advance a  curriculum, including AP and IB, if applicable.
• Partners with peers to plan, evaluate, and adjust curricula, course content, and methods of instruction.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Communicates effectively and consistently, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and coworkers.
• Uses effective classroom management techniques to ensure students work in an environment conducive to learning.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits, such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating activities, and planning instruction.
• Maintains expertise in subject matter through independent learning, collaboration, and professional development.
• Stays current with technology advances to determine applicability to the classroom.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field, with Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated success teaching students in an independent school or a similar setting
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong work ethic 
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Collegiality and willingness to collaborate with colleagues
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment
• Commitment to a growth mindset and continuous professional development

Physical Demands:  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and for the majority of the work day. May be required to lift up to 25lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws. 

Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check.  Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs

About Saint Andrew's School

Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning. Saint Andrew’s School seeks employees who are committed to our mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences will help us promote an inclusive school culture. We are committed to respecting the dignity of each member of our community, and we strive to recruit a diverse and talented faculty and staff.

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