Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

OVERVIEW

This is a full-time, 10-month teaching position for a dynamic, student-centered, success-oriented individual to plan, program, and teach English Language Arts in alignment with Middle School curricular objectives.  Effective August 2021. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, dedicated individual to be a significant contributor to an outstanding faculty. He or she will work with other teachers and staff as a contributing team member to present a cooperative and positive work environment. Teachers at Charlotte Preparatory School maintain a learning environment that supports the school’s mission statement and upholds the four pillars of leadership - Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, and Courage.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teach area of specialty to students, utilizing course of study adopted by Charlotte Preparatory School.
• Serve as Student Advisor to instruct students in citizenship and character development
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction, and to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Maintain lesson plans and pacing schedules as part of curriculum mapping
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc to facilitate higher level thinking development
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional and positive learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports and report cards
• Communicate with parents through conferences, phone calls, and e-mail to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, behavioral and learning challenges.
• Maintain professional competence through professional growth activities
• Participate cooperatively with the Head of Middle School to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with school guidelines
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day, such as recess, lunch, and breaks
• Participate in grade level, division, and full faculty meetings, and serve on school committees as required
• Attend divisional and school-wide required events (e.g. prep-planning, Open Houses, conferences, etc.)
• Dress and behave professionally as outlined in the faculty handbook
• Present a positive image of Charlotte Preparatory School to the outside community, including social networking sites
• Supervise students during field trips, dances, and other events
• Other duties as assigned by Head of Middle School or Head of School.