ELA Teacher

ELA Teacher position description:

We are looking to employ an English teacher with an outstanding track record of teaching English lessons to students in Middle School and High School. The English teacher will be responsible for teaching reading, writing, and speaking skills.

To prepare and provide grade-relevant learning activities that enable students to learn the principles of the English language including the rules of grammar and syntax, to develop an understanding and appreciation of literature, and to advance students' verbal and written communication abilities.

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare lesson plans that meet core objectives and principles and are in line with the curriculum goals
• Prepare instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials and resources consistent with learning objectives and student needs
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids, and school supplies as needed
• Deliver lessons using a variety of differentiated instructional techniques that are appropriate to the academic level and meet the diverse needs of students
• Maximize the appropriate use of technology in the classroom as an instructional tool
• Teach grammar and syntax, vocabulary and word usage, and other principles of the English language
• Promote students' understanding of and appreciation of literature
• Develop students' verbal skills including reading out loud, discussion, and debate
• Develop students' writing skills
• Encourage the development of critical thinking skills
• Create a safe and flexible classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning
• Help students to work independently and collaboratively in groups
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that conform to School policies and promote learning in the classroom
• Encourage student responsibility, cooperation, tolerance and mutual respect in a manner consistent with School policies and procedures
• Establish and monitor appropriate behavior of students in extra-curricular activities
• Track and monitor student learning using a variety of techniques
• Prepare and administer assessments that are curriculum-aligned
• Grade assessments
• Monitor performance and progress and modify instructional methods to meet individual needs where necessary
• Foster good working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to support the development and well-being of the students
• Keep parents or guardians informed of students' academic progress and social and behavioral issues
• Coordinate parent/teacher conferences to review students' progress
• Maintain accurate and complete student records including attendance, grades, assessments and test scores as required by school procedures and regulations
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
• Undertake professional development activities to ensure continued professional growth and development of teaching skills

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in English teaching
• Solid grounding in classroom management and school procedures
• Solid knowledge of subject matter including subject-specific curriculum and assessments
• Proficient in the use of technology and computer applications as required
• Up-to-date with latest teaching techniques and topics in English instruction

Key Skills and Competencies

• Outstanding communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Creative and innovative
• Adaptability
• Collaborative skills
• Data management and analysis
• Able to maintain a high standard of professional conduct
• Able to handle stress

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16