St. Pius X High School is seeking a talented and knowledgeable high school English teacher. In addition to relevant experience and a strong education background, successful candidates must demonstrate a passion for working with high school age students, an engaging teaching style, and a commitment to the overall growth of students at St. Pius X High School and furthering the School’s Mission including strategic initiatives on community and inclusion. St. Pius X seeks educators who are innovative and reflective, open to feedback, and eager for professional collaboration.
Position: English Teacher (2024/2025)
Description
Full time: (10 months) School Year per contract
Reports to Dean of Academics
Schedule: 7:30 AM 3:30 PM, Monday Friday, plus scheduled events
Mission: Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching - this is Dominican education at St. Pius X High School. Inspired by Veritas, young men and women embrace academic excellence and integrity, celebrate the community's diverse gifts and heritage, and embody social justice and service.
Primary Responsibilities
Teach English courses in a Catholic college preparatory environment
Serve as an advisor for approximately 8-10 students
Additional duties may include a section of study hall and/or a section of substitute coverage
Actively pursue professional growth and continually strive to improve curriculum and instruction
Collaborate and coordinate closely with grade-level, department, and course teams
Willingly take on responsibility above and beyond classroom duties; contribute to the life of the school by sponsoring a co-curricular activity or coaching a sport
Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
Possess highly effective classroom management and time management skills
Embrace classroom technology and use it as a tool for learning
Create and timely post robust plans which align with curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and integrate technology into the curriculum
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments in a timely fashion and update systems accordingly
Work collaboratively with Department Chair, department members, Dean of Academics, and Principal to build curriculum, create assessments, review best practices, and create clear daily goals for academic instruction
Evaluate student progress effectively, keeping records and reports required by the School
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Department Chair, Dean of Academics, Principal, and/or Head of School
Required Qualifications
Commitment to embrace the Mission of St. Pius X High School
Bachelor’s degree in related field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 24 hours of college level English courses
Teaching certificate or twelve credit hours in education course
Prior secondary teaching experience preferred; AP instruction experience a plus
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
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