| Roycemore School seeks an Upper School English teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. Now in its 105th year, Roycemore is a highly regarded, co-educational independent school for students from 3 years old through 12th grade. Located in Evanston, Illinois, on the north side of Chicago, Roycemore enjoys a long-standing relationship with Northwestern University including the Northwestern option, where high school students can choose to take college courses at the University as dual-enrolled students for no additional charge. Our mission is to inspire and nurture excellence and prepare each student for success in higher education and in a dynamic and complex world. Position We are currently seeking an experienced Upper School English Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year.
Essential Functions - Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student’s varying needs and interests
- Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Evaluates and grades students’ class work, assignments, and papers
- Compiles, administers, and grades examinations
- Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
- Creates and teaches semester-length or year-long English courses
- Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods
- Uses effective class management techniques to ensure effective learning
- Sponsors a student club and/or coaches an athletic team
- Serves as an adviser to students, guiding them in academic, extracurricular, social and personal development and acting as primary liaison to parents/ guardians
- Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of Upper School programs
- Maintains expertise in subject matter through professional development
- Regularly attends faculty meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Upper School Head
Roycemore is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities For best consideration please email or send cover letter and resume with three references to Stefanie Rivera by March 31, 2021: srivera@roycemoreschool.org: Upper School Division Head Roycemore School 1200 Davis St. Evanston, IL 60201 |
