Part-Time English Teacher - Remote at The Stony Brook School

Stony Brook, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

6000.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Online Instruction, Curriculum Development, Student Mentorship, Classroom Management, Educational Technology, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Google Workspace, Zoom, Artificial Intelligence, Grading and Feedback, Cultural Sensitivity, Collaborative Teamwork, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Christian Scholarship

Industry

E-Learning Providers

Description

Mission Statement The Stony Brook School is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership. About Gravitas Gravitas is the online program of The Stony Brook School. Through live, teacher-led courses, Gravitas extends SBS's distinctive approach to rigorous academics and Christian formation to students beyond our campus. Our remote team serves students across time zones and collaborates closely to deliver excellent instruction, timely feedback, and meaningful mentorship in a relational online learning environment. Gravitas is mission-driven and committed to helping students grow in knowledge, skill, and character for lives of service and leadership. Role Summary The Gravitas part-time English faculty position is a teaching and mentoring role focused on the intellectual and spiritual formation of students in a live, relational online environment. Part-time faculty teach between one and four live courses with classes meeting twice per week for 80 minutes each. Beyond live instruction, faculty invest meaningfully in students through thoughtful preparation, timely and substantive feedback, and availability outside of class. Part-time English faculty also contribute to the life of the Gravitas community by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional growth, and shared projects, and by supporting student activities and clubs as needed. Current year-long class section openings include: English 5/6: Writing - Monday & Wednesday (evening), 9:30-10:50 pm US Eastern. English 7/8: Writing - Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30-1:50 pm US Eastern English 7/8: Writing - Tuesday & Thursday, 1:56-3:16 pm US Eastern English 7/8: Writing - Wednesday & Friday, 8:00-9:20 am US Eastern. English 9 - Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00-9:20 am US Eastern English 9 - Wednesday & Friday, 9:26-10:46 am US Eastern Key Responsibilities Provide both synchronous and asynchronous instruction and support for up to seven sections of class each term Grade student assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Gravitas curriculum Serve as an advisor Assist with occasional student activities Qualifications A Master's degree in English Literature or Composition or a related field or English education Minimum of three years of teaching experience, including online instruction Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet grading deadlines Strong work ethic, high energy, and a demonstrated ability to connect with teenagers in an online learning environment Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to respond quickly to all communications Eagerness to serve in a faith-based learning environment that emphasizes faithful Christian scholarship and character formation High proficiency with technology, including the ability to learn and wisely utilize a learning management system, online teaching and learning tools, Google Workspace, Zoom, and artificial intelligence Consistent and dependable high speed internet access Experience working as part of a collaborative team of teachers, openness to providing and receiving feedback as part of a culture of transparency Ability to interact professionally with parents and school community members Cultural awareness and sensitivity, recognizing that our students come from all over the world Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning Maturity, judgment, and stability appropriate for a demanding position Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and maintain a permanent U.S. address. Due to the high volume of applications for Gravitas positions, please note that our team is unable to respond to calls and emails about our openings. We will reach out to schedule interviews with our top candidates. Equal Employment Opportunity The Stony Brook School is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at The Stony Brook School are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, citizenship, genetic predisposition, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Responsibilities

Deliver synchronous and asynchronous English instruction and mentorship to students in a live online environment. Responsibilities include grading assignments, developing curriculum, and serving as a student advisor.