English Teacher - High School

English Teacher Position

Mount St. Dominic Academy is an independent 9-12 all-girls high school, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic. The school is uniquely situated in western Essex County and draws from The Caldwells, West Essex, Cedar Grove, Verona, Montclair, Glen Ridge as well as Bloomfield, Belleville, Newark and The Oranges. We seek resumes from qualified educators of diverse backgrounds who are interested in a full-time English teaching position to begin in January 2025. This position reports directly to the Department Chair and  Principal. The successful candidate will have relevant experience. An advanced degree and experience teaching AP courses is a plus. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching high school in a single sex, faith based setting.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

• Preparing motivating and stimulating lessons that reflect knowledge of the curriculum, adolescent development, and student interests and abilities.
• Employing a variety of teaching methods to engage a diverse set of learners with different backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles.
• Encouraging an inclusive classroom that accepts the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of the students and elicits a greater understanding of the world.
• Analyzing classroom data to develop lessons and instructional activities.
• Demonstrating a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom.
• Assuming other work-related duties as specified (lunch duty, homeroom coverage, attendance at school events, etc.).
• Demonstrating effective classroom management skills.
• Support students with identified social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs, as well as students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or students from diverse backgrounds.
• Communicating effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Attending and participating appropriately in full and departmental/team faculty meetings.
• Job Type: Full-time.

Salary:

• $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• 1 year (Required)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

• In person

Please send resumes to: mainoffice@msdacademy.org