Middle School English Teacher

Reports to: Middle School Division Head

Primary Responsibilities: Teach 2-3 in-person sections of Middle School English; collaborate and lesson plan with colleagues to design experiences for students

Hours/Classification: 40-60%, Exempt

The Hamlin School seeks to hire employees who will support and implement the school’s mission and Creed at all times. Hamlin employees are known for being compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who treat their colleagues and supervisors with respect and who take the daily care of Hamlin students seriously. As such, Hamlin employees pay close attention to the students’ social-emotional wellbeing, their physical and mental health, and their moral development.

Hamlin employees are committed to their own personal and professional growth; thus, they pay close attention to the research and innovations that impact their respective fields. All employees are expected to be flexible thinkers and nimble actors in support of the school’s overarching strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to their colleagues’ success.

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-person instruction in Middle School English—teaching 2-3 sections of approx. 15-18 students
• Implement curricula as identified in the Curriculum Guide
• Teach with an understanding of the development and growth of middle school girls
• Teach literature from multiple perspectives with an anti-bias lens to create an inclusive classroom community
• Communicate and collaborate with other faculty and staff regarding each girl
• Assess student progress using a variety of methods
• Communicate with parents about the program and student progress
• Write teacher recommendation letters for students applying to high school
• Attend grade level meetings for collaborative discussion and sharing of student concerns
• Identify materials, resources, and technology needs for program
• Include use of appropriate technology tools and resources for instruction
• Adapt lessons for distance/remote learning and hybrid learning if students need to quarantine
• Create and update course web pages
• Participate in faculty, division, department, and advisory team meetings, and admissions/school events
• Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development
•  Supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trips, outdoor education, etc.
• Provide 1:1/small-group student learning support through flex time and other parts of the school day