English Teacher

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us. Job Summary The English Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in English language arts and literature while supporting the mission, philosophy, and values of the Catholic school. The teacher fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, effective communication, and a love of literature and writing in a faith-centered learning environment. The English Teacher serves as a positive role model by integrating Gospel values into daily interactions and promoting the intellectual, spiritual, moral, and personal development of each student. Job Responsibilities Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons aligned with school curriculum and state standards in English language arts and literature. Teach courses that may include grammar, composition, literature, vocabulary, speech, and research skills. Develop students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking abilities. Create a classroom environment that encourages academic achievement, creativity, respect, and collaboration. Assess student learning through assignments, projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, and writing assessments. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and maintain accurate academic records. Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students. Integrate technology and instructional resources to enhance learning. Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and school administration regarding student progress and classroom expectations. Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and other assigned activities. Maintain classroom discipline in accordance with school policies and procedures. Serve as an advisor, moderator, or sponsor for extracurricular activities as assigned. Support the school's Catholic identity by modeling Christian values and fostering respect for the dignity of every individual. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in English, English Education, Secondary Education, or a related field required. Valid state teaching certification or eligibility for certification preferred. Previous secondary teaching experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of English language arts curriculum, instructional strategies, and classroom management. Practicing Catholic preferred; all candidates must support and respect the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church. The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Archdiocese of St. Louis