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Posted : Thursday, March 28, 2024 02:35 PM
*POSITION: Grades 5-8 Middle School ELA Teacher (Full Time)*
*SCHOOL YEAR: 2024/2025*
*REPORTS TO: Head of Lower School*
*MISSION STATEMENT*
In an environment that is safe, challenging, nurturing, and disciplined, Valley School provides a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children.
Our goal is to stimulate in each young person lifelong habits of moral behavior, seeking wisdom, and doing good works for others.
*JOB PURPOSE* Valley School’s ELA curriculum focuses on developing strong readers, writers, and critical thinkers and uses Columbia’s Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Projects as the foundation of our instructional model.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic individual who has demonstrated a passion for reading, writing, and teaching that builds interest in excitement for the content.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* • Teach five middle school (Grades 5-6) ELA classes with at least three preparations, along with grade-level advising.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop the ELA curriculum and enhance instructional practices and strategies.
• Engage students in a variety of texts to develop their reading and writing skills with depth and curiosity.
• Support students with their development of foundational skills in grammar and vocabulary and with critical thinking skills in analyzing texts.
• Regularly assess students’ progress by observing and evaluating performance and development of skills and provide appropriate and timely feedback to students and families.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and commitment to professional growth as an ELA teacher.
• Identify and respond to the individual students learning differences and create enrichment opportunities; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of various learners.
• Participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the school community in a manner that supports and promotes the Mission and Core Values of Valley School.
• Attend faculty meetings and fulfill other faculty obligations.
• Participate in the life of the school, including scheduled extra duties, school-related conferences, training, committee work, and where possible, attending after-hours events that reflect a commitment to the success of the school and the development of the whole child.
*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* • Teaching Certification in Middle-Level ELA preferred • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree • Demonstrated teaching experience in a classroom setting • Exhibits effective written and oral communication skills • Passion for working and engaging with energetic Middle School students *SALARY/BENEFITS* Valley School of Ligonier is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive total compensation package.
Salary and benefits are based on industry standards.
*TO APPLY* Qualified applicants should email the following documents to Jennifer Fretts, Director of Human Resources at hr@valleyschoolofligonier.
org • Cover letter • Updated CV/Resume • List of three professional references Valley School of Ligonier, founded in 1946, is a coeducational day school located on a 400-acre rural campus southeast of Pittsburgh.
Valley School aims to provide a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children.
The school has roughly 180 students in grades K-8 with about half of those in the Middle School division.
VSL is committed to the professional growth and development of its faculty and staff.
For more information about VSL, please visit: www.
valleyschoolofligonier.
org.
The Valley School of Ligonier seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and student body.
The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 403(b) * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Grade school specialties: * 5th grade * 6th grade * 7th grade * 8th grade Physical setting: * Private school Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Rector, PA 15677: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Our goal is to stimulate in each young person lifelong habits of moral behavior, seeking wisdom, and doing good works for others.
*JOB PURPOSE* Valley School’s ELA curriculum focuses on developing strong readers, writers, and critical thinkers and uses Columbia’s Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Projects as the foundation of our instructional model.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic individual who has demonstrated a passion for reading, writing, and teaching that builds interest in excitement for the content.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* • Teach five middle school (Grades 5-6) ELA classes with at least three preparations, along with grade-level advising.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop the ELA curriculum and enhance instructional practices and strategies.
• Engage students in a variety of texts to develop their reading and writing skills with depth and curiosity.
• Support students with their development of foundational skills in grammar and vocabulary and with critical thinking skills in analyzing texts.
• Regularly assess students’ progress by observing and evaluating performance and development of skills and provide appropriate and timely feedback to students and families.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and commitment to professional growth as an ELA teacher.
• Identify and respond to the individual students learning differences and create enrichment opportunities; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of various learners.
• Participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the school community in a manner that supports and promotes the Mission and Core Values of Valley School.
• Attend faculty meetings and fulfill other faculty obligations.
• Participate in the life of the school, including scheduled extra duties, school-related conferences, training, committee work, and where possible, attending after-hours events that reflect a commitment to the success of the school and the development of the whole child.
*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* • Teaching Certification in Middle-Level ELA preferred • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree • Demonstrated teaching experience in a classroom setting • Exhibits effective written and oral communication skills • Passion for working and engaging with energetic Middle School students *SALARY/BENEFITS* Valley School of Ligonier is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive total compensation package.
Salary and benefits are based on industry standards.
*TO APPLY* Qualified applicants should email the following documents to Jennifer Fretts, Director of Human Resources at hr@valleyschoolofligonier.
org • Cover letter • Updated CV/Resume • List of three professional references Valley School of Ligonier, founded in 1946, is a coeducational day school located on a 400-acre rural campus southeast of Pittsburgh.
Valley School aims to provide a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children.
The school has roughly 180 students in grades K-8 with about half of those in the Middle School division.
VSL is committed to the professional growth and development of its faculty and staff.
For more information about VSL, please visit: www.
valleyschoolofligonier.
org.
The Valley School of Ligonier seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and student body.
The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 403(b) * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Grade school specialties: * 5th grade * 6th grade * 7th grade * 8th grade Physical setting: * Private school Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Rector, PA 15677: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
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• Location : 153 Lupine Ln, Rector, PA
• Post ID: 9143003590
