Description

The Potomac School English Department seeks English teacher candidates for a potential vacancy in grades 9-12, for the 2024-25 school year. This is a full-time position reporting to the Head of Upper School.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage course load including four classes and a student advisory.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction in a manner that facilitates active, student-centered learning using various teaching methods such as discussions, group activities, and occasional lectures.
• Work with students to encourage and facilitate each individual’s growth as writers.
• Teach the assigned curriculum, evaluate students’ progress, inform parents of progress.
• Keep attendance records; manage student behavior in classroom and maintain a positive educational environment for all students.
• Meet with parents as needed to discuss student progress and challenges.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and other teacher training workshops.
• Demonstrate personal leadership qualities to inspire student learning, including understanding of the characteristics of the age group taught.
• Work in an organized, dependable, patient, and creative manner.
• Advise a small group of students by developing meaningful relationships with them and supporting their academic and social-emotional growth.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of two years’ experience
• Skilled in writing and preparing lesson plans.
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and understand the students’ educational and emotional needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community.
• Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and use different teaching methods that inspire high student achievement.
• Enthusiasm and joy for working with students.

In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. We recognize that differences are a source of strength, and we know that everyone is enriched when each person's contributions and perspectives are valued.