About This Role
This full-time faculty position involves teaching American Literature, Creative Writing, and English Composition courses to middle and upper school students. The role supports inquiry-based, student-centered learning with a focus on global perspectives and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Teach five classes throughout the year
- Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students, using various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles
- Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress, including quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams
- Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school
- Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and pedagogy
- Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports
- Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the English department, to share resources, strategies, and insights
- Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings
- Serve as Academic Advisor, participate in student activities, engage in the life of the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission
Requirements
- Bachelor
- Experience teaching American Literature, Creative Writing, or English Composition in a school
- Evidence of establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Nice to have:
- Master's degree in a related field
- Experience teaching at the upper and middle school level
- Independent school teaching experience
- Familiarity with using technology in education
- Strong computer skills
Important Details
About the Company
Ransom Everglades School is currently accepting applications for positions for the upcoming 2027
