Middle School English Teacher

REPORTS TO: Middle & High School Principal

JOB GOAL: A Middle School English Teacher inspires and engages students through dynamic instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. With a passion for literature and language, they create meaningful learning experiences that spark curiosity and encourage critical thinking. This position is specifically for someone with a strong understanding of the Common Core State Standards. The teacher should be confident in incorporating emerging technologies (Generative AI, etc.) into the classroom and also believe in collaboration with other colleagues and promote understanding and communication in a diverse learning and cultural environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare, and execute appropriate lessons, utilizing appropriate resource materials and activities.
• Follow the prescribed scope and sequence of curriculum and assessment as scheduled.
• Employ a variety of instructional aides, methods, and materials that will promote best practices in order to reach the whole child as stated in the ICS mission statement.
• Assess student learning against the appropriate standards on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Identify the needs of students through diagnostic procedures and align instructional objectives to these needs.
• Effect student learning through mastery of the subject material by utilizing valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school’s philosophy.
• Eager to explore and learn about emerging technologies, such as Generative AI, with a commitment to integrating them effectively into the classroom to foster critical thinking and guide students in developing ethical and responsible use.
• Ensure Biblical Worldwide Integration (BWI) is mapped throughout the curriculum.
• Complete lesson/unit plans, Atlas, ESO documentation, and PLC expectations within specified time frames.
• Maintain student records as required by the school.
• Communicate with parents, students, and other professional staff regarding student progress (behavioral and academic).
• Follow school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines and the provisions of the contract.
• Maintain proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises utilizing teacher created discipline plans in conjunction with a school-wide discipline plan.
• Inform the administration if/when unable to fulfill any duty assigned. Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.
• Plan and lead a student Chapel when called upon.
• Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
• Complete the Christian Philosophy of Education in-service program within the first three years of teaching at ICS.
• Attend and participate in devotions, teachers’ meetings, evening programs (if involving his or her students or as requested by the administration), and other meetings as assigned.
• Carry out supervisory duty as assigned (before school, break, lunch, after school).
• Maintain a classroom in a clean and educationally stimulating environment.
• Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade reports that provide comprehensive information for each student’s learning progress.
• Keep students, parents, and the administration informed of students’ progress or deficiencies, and provide sufficient and timely notice to parents when students fail to meet learning standards.
• Submit all appropriate reports to the administration, guidance office, and business office as required by school regulations or as requested.
• Work with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
• Complete professional development programs as required by the administration and/or ICS Board.
• Maintain teaching credentials as required through sponsoring agencies (state/provincial education department, ACSI, etc.). Acquire and maintain teaching credentials as required by the laws of Singapore, NICS, and/or ICS.
• Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Exemplify strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, open-mindedness, dignity, and consideration.
• Respectfully submit to and demonstrate loyalty to constituted authority.
• Maintain a personal appearance that models cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and is in agreement with school policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Teaching credential from a US state, Canadian province or from ACSI (exceptions will be approved by the Academic Board)
• Require a strong understanding of the Common Core State Standards
• Experience working with students
• Knowledge of specific subject(s)