Description

Bullis School seeks an Upper School English Teacher to contribute to our vibrant learning community for the 2024-2025 academic year. Candidates should be capable of and interested in developing and implementing a broad range of on-level and AP English courses. Responsibilities include teaching five classes, contributing to department initiatives, and advising. Additional opportunities to supervise after-school activities are based on need and interest. This is a 10-month position reporting to the Chair of the English Department.

The Bullis Upper School English department encourages students to develop broad cultural perspectives, independent thinking skills, the ability to navigate an ever-changing world and communicate effectively across a variety of media. The department exposes students to various literary genres and teaches them to apply critical reading skills to focused written argumentation across a variety of writing styles. Ultimately, graduates of Bullis leave the English classroom with strong voices and convictions. Successful English teachers have an interest in collaboratively researching and crafting differentiated, engaging lessons for students with a range of learning abilities as well as providing daily substantive feedback that fosters student achievement. 

Duties & Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Teach five classes per academic year

• Duties within the community, including student advising or other extracurricular activities

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional philosophy

• Collaborate with English colleagues to further advance department goals and initiatives

• Participate and collaborate with teachers and other subject area experts on grade-level and interdisciplinary teams 

• Use technology to enhance students’ active, experiential, and hands-on learning

• Create learning environments that encourage risk-taking and deep learning for students with a range of learning abilities using a variety of methods and technology

• Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth in the field of teaching and working with young people

• Remain current in pedagogical practices and field-related trends

• Attend Upper School division, English department meetings, and grade level meetings

• Communicate with parents, school counselors and administrators on students’ progress, as needed and appropriate

• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standard and provide timely feedback to students

• Use the student learning management system to provide timely feedback, grades, and assignments to students

Other Duties

• Additional duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School

• Continued professional development endeavors

Qualities of a Bullis Teacher

• An appreciation and respect for high school-aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike 

• Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth in the field of teaching and working with young people

• Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways

• Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment

• Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands on attention

• Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature or related

• Minimum ofthree years teaching experience in secondary education

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in English Literature or related field

• Proficiency with Windows or Apple OS, Microsoft Office, cloud computing (Google Docs, etc.), and other productivity and media software