Providence, Rhode Island
Washington, D.C.
Milton, Massachusetts
San Francisco, California
Posted: 25-Mar-26
Location: Coconut Grove, Florida
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Upper School English Teacher
The English Teacher at Ransom Everglades Upper School (US) is a full-time faculty reporting to the Humanities Department Chair. This position is responsible for teaching a combination of American Literature, Creative Writing, and English Composition courses and others in the Upper School curriculum and promoting lifelong learning while engaging and supporting a diverse student body in a value-based community. This faculty member supports the school’s value for inquiry-based, student-centered learning, emphasis on global perspectives, and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Essential Duties Responsibilities
- Teach five classes throughout the year.
- Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students in grades 9-12, using various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
- Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
- Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and pedagogy.
- Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
- Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the English department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
- Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, and multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
- Serve as Academic Advisor, participate in student activities, engage in the life of the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.
- Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
- Experience teaching American Literature, Creative Writing, or English Composition in a school.
- Experience teaching at the upper school level is preferred.
- Independent school teaching experience is preferred.
- Evidence of establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Familiarity with using technology in education is strongly preferred.
- Strong computer skills preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Performance Factors:
Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School.
Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.