About Marymount:

As part of an international network of Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) schools, Marymount High School is an independent, Catholic all-girls school with the core purpose of educating and empowering young women to live lives of consequence as ethical leaders with a global perspective and an unshakable commitment to the common good.

Position Overview:

The English Teacher is full-time teacher and member of the English Department, reporting to the Department Chair. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of the instructor.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a team player with other English teachers to coordinate lesson plans and course sequencing, share materials, and embrace a community approach to teaching
• Design lessons that are well-planned in terms of content, developmental appropriateness, and department sequencing
• Monitor progress of each student’s writing, providing intervention or differentiation when necessary and appropriate, consistent high-quality feedback
• Offer collaborative and individual learning opportunities that support student growth
• Create an environment that emphasizes learning where students feel safe and welcome
• Meet with students during office hours and in the department Writing Center to assist with individual writing assignments
• Serve as grade level advisor
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years previous teaching experience, preferably at the high school level, that emphasizes teaching literature and writing
• Strong background and understanding of teaching writing as a process
• Experience integrating technology into the English classroom