Upper School ELA & Literature Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Teach a balanced load of sections of Upper School ELA & Literature. 

Reports to: Upper School Principal  

Hours: Full time following the academic calendar

All teachers must agree to support all sections of the ECS Declaration of Faith , and must whole-heartedly affirm sections 1-5, 8-13, 21-23.

Applicants will be asked to affirm both the ECS Declaration of Faith and the ECS Standards of Conduct for employees

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach regularly scheduled classes as assigned on the master schedule.  
  
• Be informed as to the academic, spiritual, and social development of each of their students.  
  
• Employ those instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative and effective teaching including the consistent and effective use of technology.  
  
• Ensure that adequate preparations have been made to accomplish objectives and meet the standards established for the classes assigned.  
  
• Plan instruction methodically and consistently using daily lesson plans that align with the school’s curriculum and curriculum maps.  
  

• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grades to meet the requests of the administration and one's own need for knowledge of student progress.  
  
• Assign homework with purpose and intention to reinforce, review, and/or enrich lesson content.  
  
• Attend and participate in scheduled faculty meetings, professional development, and parent-teacher meetings.  
  
• Demonstrate strong classroom management that fosters a learning environment for all students and adheres to the school’s policies and procedures.  
  
• Follow the school’s protocol for classroom discipline.  
  
• Provide regular communication with the home via the telephone, email, and in-person meetings.  
  
• Attend and/or participate in school activities  
  
• Speak favorably of and publicly support the school, faculty, and school leadership.  
  
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the school’s administration.
  
• May be asked to take on yearbook class responsibilities.