St. Hilary School seeks a dynamic and engaging ENGLISH TEACHER for our middle school (grades 6-8). This is a full-time position. The successful candidate has experience and expertise using research-based and developmentally appropriate instructional strategies to teach middle school English. The successful candidate should have a solid understanding of literacy instruction and can instruct students in reading and critically analyzing a wide variety of contemporary and classical literary fiction ... more details
Description
St. Hilary School seeks a dynamic and engaging ENGLISH TEACHER for our middle school (grades 6-8). This is a full-time position.
The successful candidate has experience and expertise using research-based and developmentally appropriate instructional strategies to teach middle school English. The successful candidate should have a solid understanding of literacy instruction and can instruct students in reading and critically analyzing a wide variety of contemporary and classical literary fiction and nonfiction texts. Middle school ELA at St. Hilary School examines the knowledge, histories, and experiences of diverse groups of people. Therefore, a successful candidate knows how to design and implement high-interest lessons that allow students to see themselves in the curriculum, voice their own stories, and learn about perspectives that differ from their own.
In addition to teaching literary texts, the successful candidate has experience and expertise teaching on-demand and multi-step short and long form informational, creative, and argumentative writing pieces. The successful candidate can teach students to be critical consumers of information by teaching research skills, including how to evaluate the credibility of sources and information, how to examine issues through different perspectives, and how to organize and present their research using digital productivity and presentation tools.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, St. Hilary educators are involved in the life of the school, which includes leading a student advisory group; being present and participating at student activities and assemblies; attending faculty and grade-level meetings; performing supervision duties during lunch, before and/or after school; and participating in faith activities, including Masses, prayer services, staff retreats, and student retreats.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
*VIRTUS trained and fingerprinted through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
* Effective classroom management skills
Prior teaching experience
Committed to Catholic faith and Education, respecting Catholic values and aids students in Christian formation by exemplifying Catholic living, both in an out of the classroom.
Desirable Qualifications:
Master’s Degree and/or Teaching Credential
Middle school teaching experience
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
