ELA Teacher

Salesian High School

148 Main Street

New Rochelle, NY 10802

Salesian High School is seeking qualified candidates for the position of ELA Teacher for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year.

Responsibilities

• Developing unit and lesson plans focused on helping students develop 21st-century skills and competencies in regard to the ELA curriculum.
• Implement instructional strategies that promote growth in student communication skills (i.e. writing, presentations, and public speaking).
• Promote student achievement and progress through assessments (formative and summative), with the provision of differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
• Maintaining a positive and supportive classroom environment that promotes high-end student learning, and fosters an appreciation for literature.
• Fostering open lines of communication with families to provide updates on student progress and behavior.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the English Department to develop and implement a cohesive science program.
• Participate in faculty supervision before/after school and during lunch periods, as scheduled and needed.

Required Qualifications/Educational Background and/or Experience The successful candidate will have...

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing as well as in person.
• Strong background in the area of literacy, with the ability to utilize effective strategies that grow student literary skills.
• Experience in cross-curricular instructional planning with the aim of fostering a more holistic learning experience for students.
• Skill in integrating technology effectively to enhance classroom instruction and student learning.
• Skills to effectively manage a high school classroom including the ability to create an environment conducive to learning and effectively resolving student behavior incidents.
• Familiarity with Salesian charism and educational practice, or a willingness to be further formed in Salesian educational theory and practice.

• At a minimum, a Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Willingness to consent to a background check and participate in Archdiocesan and Salesian "Safeguarding" training.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also have...

• Prior experience working in a High School environment.
• Willingness to connect and network with professionals to offer students a complete and enriching academic experience.

Salary range for individuals new to the position is $45,000 - $50,000. Final salary offered will be commensurate to the candidate's experience.