NATIVE ENGLISH High School English Language Arts Classroom (Teacher/Fellow) (Including school related activity involvement)

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! We have an English High School Language Arts classroom teaching position available for our next school year. (Our school year runs from January 4th to November 4th, 2022.)

This position entails teaching Language Arts to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. There are extra-curricular activities that are included in the list of responsibilities. (Once the school year begins these activities can be chosen.) We are a bilingual, experimental/laboratory school, and utilize cutting edge teaching strategies to better meet the learning needs of each of our students.

We strive to nurture effective communication skills, master core academic content and engage in inquiry based lessons. Our goals are to encourage each individual student to learn the way he/she learns best. Learning experiences and educational expectations are academically, intellectually, and personally challenging for all students. Project-based learning strategies are incorporated across the grade levels. We use Socratic Seminars to engage our students and also use NEWSELA to support differentiation.

We are heavily engaged in a community outreach program with a local public schools and public school teachers. This experience will impact your outlook on life and will create a lasting effect on your future role in the global world. It has made a great impact on our students and staff. Plans are to develop our academic mentoring to our community service project program for 2022.

The qualifications for this High School position are the following:

• a minimum of 2 years classroom experience and proven skills in leadership, group facilitation, organization, writing, listening and communication.
• ability to work independently yet seek support if necessary
• excellent communication skills.
• a passion for student achievement, the conviction that all students can learn, and a high drive to meet the needs of every student.
• an intimate understanding of U.S. education.
• experience teaching High School English curriculum.
• a strong advocate for students and teachers.
• ability to differentiate curriculum and instruction for diverse ability learners.
• an interest in literature and a love of reading.
• current in educational research on cutting-edge practices through on-line research and literature.
• think outside the box when it comes to class planning and student engagement.
• flexibility to take on responsibilities that are not included in actual job descriptions when necessary. (Common in all international school settings.)

If you feel that you would blossom in this type of environment, you are encouraged to contact me as soon as soon as possible. We are looking for teachers (facilitators) who want to really make a DIFFERENCE! Working at CAS will provide an avenue for you to use your strengths to make that difference!