Upper School English Teacher

The English Teacher at Ransom Everglades Upper School (US) is a full-time faculty reporting to the Humanities Department Chair. This position is responsible for teaching a combination of American Literature, Creative Writing, and English Composition courses and others in the Upper School curriculum and promoting lifelong learning while engaging and supporting a diverse student body in a value-based community. This faculty member supports the school’s value for inquiry-based, student-centered learning, emphasis on global perspectives, and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Essential Duties Responsibilities

• Teach five classes throughout the year.
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students in grades 9-12, using various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
• Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
• Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
• Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and pedagogy.
• Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the English department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
• Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, and multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
• Support the school’s mission and values in all interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in English, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Teaching experience in a high school setting, preferably in an independent school environment.
• Experience teaching a diverse student body.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in education and pedagogy.