Upper School English Teacher at VILLA DUCHESNE

Frontenac, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Composition, Critical Thinking, Close Reading, Rhetorical Analysis, Literary Analysis, Pedagogical Approaches, Differentiation Strategies, Technology Use, Organizational Skills, Communication, Student Success, Advising, Club Moderation, Proctoring, Professional Development, Empathy

Industry

Description

Job Details Job Location: Villa Duchesne - St Louis, MO 63131 Villa Duchesne is seeking a full-time English Teacher for our Upper School, grades 6-12. The Villa Duchesne English Department curriculum cultivates a myriad of skills including composition (argument and creative writing, personal narrative, literary and rhetorical analysis), critical thinking, and close reading of texts through rhetorical and literary analysis lenses. Teachers at all levels engage in one-on-one extended writing conferences with each of their students at least three times per semester. Candidates with a master’s degree, AP experience, and at least five years of teaching experience are preferred. The ideal candidate will also: possess a commitment to using a variety of pedagogical approaches and differentiation strategies in the classroom; be able to use technology to build understanding; be a relational educator who contributes to the life of the school community as an advisor, club moderator, and proctor; be organized and responsive to lesson planning, grading, and communication; and be dedicated to the success of each student. All Faculty and Staff at Villa Duchesne must commit to educating by the values articulated in the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools in the United States and Canada. Our Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart educators inspire our students every day with learning and community opportunities. Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart educators: Embody the attitudes of Christ’s heart: gratitude, generosity, compassion, and forgiveness. Educating is our vocation, and the ability to lead students to encounter Christ enables us to foster more loving relationships. Believe in every student. We are invested in caring for the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social-emotional well-being of each child. Are experts in their subjects. We exhibit professional excellence and innovation in teaching. Through passion for our craft, we instill a love of learning within each child. We maintain high standards of research-based training and are committed to extensive professional development. Foster trusting relationships to create a safe environment where learning and empathy are possible. Our trusting relationships with students enable them to discover new abilities, cultivate strengths, learn from mistakes, and develop and exercise resilience in meeting challenges. Immerse students in global perspectives, compassionate action, and courageous hope. By inspiring curiosity and encouraging critical consciousness within our students, our students can realize their full potential as agents of transformation. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Upper School English Teacher will cultivate skills in composition, critical thinking, and close reading through a diverse curriculum. They will engage in one-on-one writing conferences with students and contribute to the school community.