King School

King School is a PreK-12 independent, college preparatory day school located in Stamford that serves the diverse families of Fairfield and Westchester counties.. Attends regular meetings for appropriate grade level English teacher teams as well as with student support teams to discuss student concerns and progress as necessary.. Collaborates with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Upper School Dean of Students and School Counselors when appropriate to ensure students are being fully supported and challenged.. Demonstrated capacity to thrive in our diverse community, including but not limited to diversity in race, ethnicity, gender identity, socio-economic status, ability/disability, belief, sexual orientation, and national origin according to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles.. King is an independent, college preparatory day school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.

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Details Posted: 01-May-24 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Type: Temp to Full Time Categories English/Language Arts King School is a PreK-12 independent, college preparatory day school located in Stamford that serves the diverse families of Fairfield and Westchester counties. King School seeks more than achievement for our students. We open minds and spark courageous thinking. Our students discover and forge their unique paths to excellence. Diversity is foundational to academic and professional excellence, and therefore is a core value at King. We think, learn, and work more deeply due to the many facets of diversity in our community, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and learning style. We leverage cultural differences and intellectual diversity to create an inclusive and vibrant learning community, endeavoring for each person to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected. Job Title: Upper School English Teacher - Leave Replacement Division: Upper School Reports to: Head of Upper School and Chair of English Department Job Description The Upper School English Department seeks a dynamic English teacher to serve as a leave replacement through the fall and winter of the 2024-2025 school year. This teacher will assume duties and responsibilities, consistent with expectations for all Upper School teachers, which consists of the primary teaching load of four sections. Primary Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To <ul><li>Teaching four sections of English</li><ul><li>Intense focus on developing reading, writing, inquiry, and critical analysis skills.</li></ul><li>Teacher Collaboration</li><ul><li>Attends regular meetings for appropriate grade level English teacher teams as well as with student support teams to discuss student concerns and progress as necessary.</li><li>Collaborates with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Upper School Dean of Students and School Counselors when appropriate to ensure students are being fully supported and challenged.</li></ul><li>Participate in all required meetings.</li><li>Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress as necessary. </li></ul>Requirements <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (in English or related humanities field).</li><li>At least 1 to 3 years of classroom teaching experience.</li><li>A sound understanding of the developmental stages of high school students.</li><li>Experience developing and implementing units of study aimed at skill development and content delivery in the English classroom.</li><li>Ability and willingness to facilitate differentiated, student-centered best practices.</li><li>Ability and capacity to nurture student discovery, autonomy of thought and skill development.</li><li>Ability to be organized and manage a series of student information platforms and systems, including: Google Classroom, Gmail.</li><li>Demonstrated cross-cultural competence--ability to effectively teach, learn, and engage in a multicultural environment with a diverse student body--in pedagogical practice and multicultural curriculum content.</li><li>Demonstrated capacity in culturally responsive professional practices, excellent communication skills, and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues.</li><li>Demonstrated capacity to thrive in our diverse community, including but not limited to diversity in race, ethnicity, gender identity, socio-economic status, ability/disability, belief, sexual orientation, and national origin according to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles.</li><li>Must have a demonstrated alignment with King’s Mission and Virtues . </li></ul>Classifications Part Time, Non-Exempt. To apply, please click here . https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/47fa0248-d5b8-4dfd-a1b4-350c5c48c92f/King-School-Incorporated King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class staff and faculty to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected. Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About King School King is an independent, college preparatory day school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. We are a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and the fullest academic and personal achievement of our students. Connections working at King School More Jobs from This Employer https://careers.nais.org/jobs/20052084/upper-school-english-teacher-leave-replacement

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