High School English Teacher - Danvers, MA

Full-time · Description · About St. John's Prep · St. John's Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do ...

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Full-time

Description

About St. John's Prep

St. John's Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do, and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

St. John's is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God, embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset, and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of God's love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. John's, please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity. 

Position Overview and Responsibilities

St. John's Prep seeks a teacher of English for grades 9-12. The English Department offers a program that engages students in the challenge to acquire the skills necessary for successful communication: reading, thinking, analyzing, and writing. Through literature, writing assignments, and class discussions, we seek to introduce students to the issues and ideas that will help them to explore their own identity and the nature of the world around them. A complete listing of English courses and their descriptions can be found here.

High School faculty members at St. John's Prep teach four (4) classes each semester. Prospective candidates should have the competency and passion to engage every student in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Candidates should also have a desire to become an active and collegial member of a community of adult learners. We seek candidates who are open and willing to embrace a student-centered digital learning model that incorporates education technology tools, open education resources, and varied instructional strategies.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 1-3 years of teaching English at the high school level.
• A bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in English or related field.
• Ability to work effectively with a diversity of learning styles and learners.

Physical Requirements: (with or without accommodations):

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone, or on video calls.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and perform first aid and CPR.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.

All members of the faculty are expected to give witness to the Xaverian and Catholic mission of St. John's Prep by acting as servant leaders capable of modeling and actively promoting Xaverian and Catholic values. In addition to classroom teaching responsibilities, we encourage all members of the faculty to be involved in the life of the school beyond the classroom through a wide range of co-curricular, intramural, and interscholastic programs. For more information about St. John's Prep, including our academic, spiritual, and student life programs, please visit

St. John's Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic, spiritual, and student life programs, please visit  

Interested candidates are asked to apply online on the Employment page of Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resumé, and academic transcripts if applying for a faculty role. Please, no phone calls.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education, with an expected range of $58,000-$72,000

Salary Description
58,0000-72,0000 based on experience/education