Maple Hall Academy, a boarding school in Lexington, VA is accepting applications for a Middle School English Teacher. Summary: The Middle School English and Social Studies Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing appropriate lessons for the student population based on the Curriculum Guide and Performance Standards. Duties: 1. Planning: Create appropriate lesson plans for the age/ability level of each group of students. Collaborate with other academic team members to create cross-curricular opportunities within units. Ensure that sufficient materials are available during lessons. Prepare research/media opportunities within the units. Develop and utilize varied assessment tools within each unit. 2. Classroom Management: Provide a nurturing environment with firm boundaries. Ensure proper supervision of students for safety. Build rapport with students. Interact with students fairly and objectively, considering his/their individual needs. Assist students in problem solving and identifying solutions to peer conflicts. Provide students with clear, specific and timely feedback in a respectful manner. Accompany and monitor activities, and whereabouts, on and off campus, of students with line of sight policy within reason at all times. Role model healthy boundaries, interactions, and respectful communication. Re-direct student(s) if he/they attempt(s) to leave class or become disruptive. Effectively communicate choices to students, outlining positive and negative consequences of his/their choices. Implement treatment plan of student(s). 3. Documentation: Assess academic data to create justifiable numeric grade reports. Gather anecdotal evidence that can be used in Treatment Team meetings. Complete incident reports as needed. 4. Attend, participate in and complete all mandatory staff meetings/trainings as directed. Orientation Monthly/quarterly all-staff meetings Complete all training competencies. Communicate/meet/plan with various departments. Parent/Teacher Meetings Professional development opportunities. Education: Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education and/or content area. Required: Bachelor's Degree in education or content area Experience: Preferred: 2+ years in classroom, w/residential experience Required: 1+ years in classroom (youth or adult education) Certificates and Licenses: Preferred: Teaching Certificate; CPR/First Aid; De-escalation Techniques Required: Driver's License Job Type: Full-time Pay: $41,000.00 - $77,149.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Language: English (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $41,000 - $77,149 a year
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
[ "Bachelor's (Required)", "English (Required)", "Driver's License (Required)", "Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)" ]