Language Arts Teacher
Company: Hillside Student Community School
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Position available: an approximately 0.67+ time Literature and
Language Arts teacher for grades 7-11 for the 2022-2023 school
year. Hillside Student Community provides a challenging middle
school and college preparatory high school program centered on
recognizing, appreciating, and sharing our gifts with one another.
We believe the development of a creative person, intellectually and
artistically, is the highest goal for the school. Small class sizes
of 8 to 12 students ensure success and nurture community. We are
located on five acres of cedar and fir forest on Cougar Mountain.
In addition to fostering academic excellence, we encourage students
as they: Risk mistakesbelieving that errors are stepping-stones to
creativity and learning Explore feelings and choose responsible
actions Discover their own gifts Celebrate the gifts of others
Participate in a nurturing, respectful environment To learn more
about our school, you can visit our website at hillsidesc.org
Qualifications: Bachelors degree plus current Washington State
teaching certificate (preferred) or 45 additional credits or a
higher degree in the Humanities related to secondary school
education Recent experience with this age group Demonstrates
excitement and love of literature and writing and is eager to share
that enthusiasm with students Can flourish with the academic
freedom to develop their own curriculum Creates an environment
where students feel safe to risk making mistakes and learning from
them Has the ability to forgive oneself and others Has a clear
sense of humor and appreciation for others Awareness of and ability
to articulate the developmental and academic needs and behaviors of
middle and high school students Manages classroom effectively and
fairly Demonstrates the ability to work well as a flexible and
positive team member Demonstrates respect for each student and
staff member Clearly communicates with students, parents, and other
staff members Eager to support the development of the Hillside
community Demonstrates the desire to grow as a teacher and a
learner Responsibilities: Teach three classes 7th & 8th grade
combined, Literature and Composition (one daily 50-minute period)
9th grade American Literature and Composition (one daily 50-minute
period) 10th & 11th grades, combined, American Literature and
Composition (taught in 3 approximately month-long afternoon block
classes alternating with 3 month-long blocks taught by another
teachersee schedule below). Academic Schedule for the 2022-2023
school year is as follows: First Hour starts at 9:15am 10:05am /
7th & 8th Literature and Composition (taught daily throughout the
year), 8-13 students enrolled Second Hour starts at 10:07am 10:57am
/ 9th & 10th American Literature & Composition (taught daily
throughout the year), 5-10 students enrolled Third Hour starts
at10:59am 11:49am / no class PE / Lunch starts at 11:51am 12:41pm /
no class Block starts at 12:43pm 3:20pm / Switching between
American History (course will be taught by another teacher) and
American Literature and Composition, 8-10 students enrolled The two
high school classes would cover the same material at different
levels of ability. NOTE: The high school classes are in a 3-year
rotation with American Literature taught in 22-23, Modern World
Literature in 23-24, and Ancient through Renaissance World
Literature in 24-25. Additional responsibilities which would
include additional pay: Possibility of occasional or daily van
driving (must be over 25 with valid Washington state drivers
license and passes insurance company van driver test) Possibility
of additional block class electives at the beginning and end of the
year Possibility of an afterschool club Compensation: Comparable to
area independent private schools Benefits: Excellent health
insurance benefits with Regence Application process: Interested
parties are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and any other
relevant information, such as scanned letters of recommendation or
a video of a lesson presented. Such a video is particularly
valuable. If a match looks promising, a visit and interview with
faculty members as well as a tour of the campus from the director
will be arranged. Candidates are normally asked to present a lesson
to our students if feasible. To do so, proof of full vaccination is
required. Details pertaining to the lesson will be discussed
beforehand. Please send inquiries to: Kael Sherrard, Director Re
English Position Hillside Student Community School 5027 159th Pl SE
Bellevue, WA 98006 No phone calls please. Posted: May 10, 2022
Closing: When filled Employment Type: Part Time Years Experience: 1
- 3 years Salary: $40 - $76 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Hillside Student Community School, Bellevue , Language Arts Teacher, Education / Teaching , Bellevue, Washington
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