• Provide vibrant ELA instruction to students in grades 1–5, covering all four language competencies
• Provide instructional leadership to the CT ES ELA team
• Actively contribute to the dynamic school community through collaboration, service, and participation
• Strive for honor, excellence, community, and joy

Teaching Duties – Teaching

• Teach two ES ELA classes, as assigned (10 periods per week)
• Proactively develop and research best practices and solutions to real-time needs
• Manage student behavior in the classroom
• Introduce and teach phonics rules and create phonemic awareness in a fun and easy-to-understand manner
• Facilitate intensive academic vocabulary development
• Scaffold background information and make connections so that ELL learners can better understand a variety of texts
• Model and teach students about the structure and content of the English language, including proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
• Develop a culture of reading through picture books, story books, and level-appropriate novels
• Help students interpret a variety of texts, including fiction, non-fiction, traditional tales, fantasies, science articles, song lyrics, poems, human interest tales, etc.
• Guide students on how to use the oral and written conventions of the English language in speaking and writing
• Systematically develop students’ composition skills, including narratives, research reports, literary analysis, and essays
• Equip students to learn through collaboration, introducing them to foreign teaching methodologies
• Serve as a substitute teacher when needed

Teaching Duties – Communication

• Collaborate with other teachers in your grade level to develop sound curricula
• Provide parents with regular feedback and instructional rationale
• Proactively meet and communicate with parents/guardians, students and other teachers when necessary to develop interventions for students with academic, emotional/behavioral, or other needs

Teaching Duties – Other

• Prepare and upload weekly newsletters onto the class website ( Canvas )
• Develop and administer assessments
• Promptly grade assignments and give feedback
• Maintain and update student records in a timely manner
• Fulfill at least two additional responsibilities: committee, etc.
• Take an active role in required meetings (departmental, grade level, committees, faculty, etc.)
• Participate in department activities
• Maintain neat and orderly classrooms and office workspaces
• Assist with additional duties as assigned
• Serve as a substitute teacher when needed

Department Head Duties

• Observe lessons and provide teachers with direct feedback
• Coach staff on instructional needs and ensure implementation and follow-up of professional development
• Evaluate teacher year-end performance with ELA DH
• Supervise and guide assistant teachers
• Respond to issues of academic performance and behavior management of students, and attend parent meetings in a supportive role when necessary
• Hold departmental meetings to build collaboration and disseminate information to the staff
• Assist with the development and updates of any necessary communication between the school, the team, and the students, parents, and/or community
• Lead collaboration as a department and at grade levels
• Plan and lead the ELA Week activities, delegating necessary work throughout the team
• Conduct department orientation for new ES staff members with the ELA DH
• Maintain notes/records for the successful operation of the department
• Maintain an accurate inventory of materials and supplies necessary to effectively support instruction in the department
• Communicate with the ELA DH and AA Director through meetings, emailing, and other methods of resources
• Attend bi-monthly CIC leadership meetings (AC meeting)
• Assist in coordinating grade-level feedback for instructional materials/texts being considered for adoption
• Have a weekly meeting with the ELA DH and AA Director
• Work with the ELA DH and AA Director to ensure vertical curriculum alignment (G1-5)
• Work with the ELA DH and AA Director to develop, maintain, implement, and assess instructional programs
• Work with the ELA DH and AA Director to provide professional development ideas to the PD Director, support the implementation of PD provided by the school, and encourage personal initiatives for learning and growth
• Work with the ELA DH and AA Director to plan the department budget
• Participate in the interview and hiring process of new staff
• Adhere to the guidelines set by the ELA DH and the AA Director when managing tasks related to the ES department. This includes preparing orientations for teachers, preparing report cards, checking PowerSchool and Canvas, verifying unit plans and materials, and implementing the procedures for transferring students between Honor and Regular classes, among other responsibilities.

Successful SMIC Private School educators have…

Community demonstrated by…

• Encouraging collaboration and taking ownership
• Maintaining supportive interpersonal relationship skills
• Continuously engaging parents to support student achievement

Excellence that includes…

• Effective organizational skills
• Setting high personal standards and tangible goals
• Promoting healthy, wise decision-making processes and lifestyles

Self-Motivated Learning exemplified by…

• Having a sense of ownership and reliability in getting the job done correctly
• Setting and pursuing professional goals and ongoing professional development
• Taking initiative in developing constructive solutions that correspond to the school’s vision, mission, and learning goals

Character in bringing quality education to students that includes…

• Being a caring contributor who brings a positive, can-do attitude to the workplace
• Selecting texts and materials that enlighten and instill positive character values
• Promoting professional conduct and good sportsmanship at all school-related events

Global Connection that includes…

• Respect for multicultural staff and diversity of opinions
• Considering cultural assumptions and implications in the decision-making process
• Appreciating cultural values exhibited in education, art, literature, music, and history

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree preferred in education, English, or related fields, teaching certificate
• Experience: Administration experience preferred. At least 5 years of full-time teaching experience

Professional Skills

• Leadership Skills: guide and unite the department to improve the quality of education
• Interpersonal Skills: works well with others, solves conflicts, has good self-control, adapts to new situations
• Language Skills: fluent levels of spoken and written standard English
• Professional Skills: well-organized and proficient in meeting the job description

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