Job Description
Title: Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Position: 10-Month Position
Start Date: August 2023
Direct Report: Middle School Director
Position Summary:
Maclay Middle School seeks a dynamic, skilled, and creative Language Arts teacher to teach in the middle school (6th, 7th, or 8th), serve as an advisor, and collaborate with a collegial and skilled team of faculty.
As a teacher and advisor, this person will serve as an integral member of the grade level team and Language Arts department. Deep knowledge of and appreciation for teaching Language Arts from multiple perspectives, as well as creating an environment that encourages learning, motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to establish and continue a firm foundation to perpetuate the learning experience. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in teaching middle school, the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, and a desire to be part of an independent school community. Candidates should have experience integrating technology in the classroom and the ability to differentiate instruction to effectively work with a range of learners. Additional responsibilities include serving as an advisor, full participation in the life of the school, leading a club, serving as an athletic coach, or other initiative.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Middle School, the Middle School Language Arts Teacher will be responsible for the following:
· Instruction, curriculum development, and extended classroom activities in the field of Language Arts.
· Use of the latest research, tools, and data to inform and enrich the experience for students.
· Guide students in developing skills essential to effective life-long learning practices including creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
· Make interdisciplinary connections by teaming with colleagues.
· Model a growth mindset regarding best practices and important trends in curriculum, pedagogy, educational technology, and co-curricular activities.
· Serve as an advisor; participate in the life of the middle school through leading a club, serving as an athletic coach, or other initiative.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- An advanced degree in Education focusing on the subject area
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience of classroom teaching
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, an educational philosophy and worldview consistent with the mission and goals of Maclay School
- Experience working as part of an academic team and facilitating a collaborative, trusting atmosphere among colleagues
- A genuine ability to “connect” with and advocate for young people
- Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to use sound judgement
- A strong desire to contribute to school life beyond the classroom
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy and complete the online application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Maclay is a place to grow and be challenged; to develop character, compassion, respect, and honor. As a Maclay student, you will not only become a strong learning, but also a purposeful citizen.
Our Mission
Maclay School is an independent, non-sectarian college preparatory school dedicated to providing a liberal arts education and enabling each student to develop their inherent ability to the fullest extent with a balance of discipline and freedom.
Our Statement of Belonging
At Maclay School, a sense of belonging is central to our mission as an educational institution. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to ensuring that each member of our community has an opportunity to thrive, lead others, and be a person of impact. By embracing our differences as a community, our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion fosters an inclusive, welcoming, supportive, and healthy school culture that promotes genuine respect and acceptance of all members of our community. We are committed to equal opportunity for all persons and do not tolerate discrimination and harassment on any basis.
Our Statement of Community
As a member of the Maclay School community, I will maintain my honor and integrity at all times by creating and upholding an atmosphere of trust, respect, kindness, and consideration for all members of the school and the wider community. All constituencies that make up our community - trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni - should respect, support, defend, cooperate with, speak well of each other and Maclay School, and place the best interests of the institution first.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy Statement: The philosophy has been in existence since the beginning of the school in 1968. Maclay School supports its students in fulfilling their potential academically, emotionally, physically, and artistically. Its purpose is:
- to establish and maintain a curriculum designed to teach the liberal arts creatively.
- to create a civilized community of learning guided by a dedicated faculty of superior qualifications.
- to provide patient and understanding ways to challenge each student.
- to engender, by teaching and example, self-discipline, hard work, integrity, and persistence at school and home.
- to stimulate each student to inquire, learn, recognize obligations, develop self-respect, and understand others.
- to build a meaningful spirit among students, parents, faculty, and community by faithful fulfillment of the Maclay School Mission and Philosophy.
- to prepare well-balanced students able to meet the future challenges of higher education, service to others, and life, with wisdom and fortitude.
