English & Literature Teacher at GreyCells Montessori School

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare lesson plans that meet core objectives and principles and are in line with the curriculum goals
• Prepare instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials and resources consistent with learning objectives and student needs
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and school supplies as needed
• Deliver lessons using a variety of differentiated instructional techniques that are appropriate to the academic level and meet the diverse needs of students
• Maximize the appropriate use of technology in the classroom as an instructional tool
• Teach grammar and syntax, vocabulary and word usage and other principles of the English language
• Promote students' understanding of and appreciation for literature
• Develop students' verbal skills including reading out loud, discussion and debate
• Develop students' writing skills
• Encourage the development of critical thinking skills
• Create a safe and flexible classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning
• Help students to work independently and collaboratively in groups
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that conform to School and District policies and promote learning in the classroom
• Encourage student responsibility, cooperation, tolerance and mutual respect in a manner consistent with School and District policies and procedures
• Establish and monitor appropriate behavior of students in extra-curricular activities
• Track and monitor student learning using a variety of techniques
• Prepare and administer assessments that are curriculum-aligned
• Grade assessments and assignments
• Keep current with district and state standardized testing and maximize student achievement on these tests
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs
• Monitor performance and progress and modify instructional methods to meet individual needs where necessary
• Foster good working relationships with students, teachers, counselors, administrators and other stakeholders to support the development and well being of the students
• Keep parents or guardians informed of students' academic progress and social and behavioral issues
• Coordinate parent/teacher conferences to review students' progress
• Maintain accurate and complete student records including attendance, grades, assessments and test scores as required by district and school procedures and regulations
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
• Undertake professional development activities to ensure continued professional growth and development of teaching skills.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification.