US English Teacher

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

We Celebrate Scholarship – The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
We Seek Growth Challenges – Our culture says try it.
We Foster Kindness & Inclusion – Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
We Strive for Balance – A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
We Engage with Enthusiasm – With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
We Lead with Humility – Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment
Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills

JOB SUMMARY

Crystal seeks a full-time exempt (1.0 FTE, 10-month) Upper School English Teacher starting August 2025. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of  English teaching experience OR other relevant academic teaching experience. This position includes advisor and chaperone duties, as well as required professional development and faculty and staff meeting commitments. This role is expected to participate in the student retreats at the beginning of the school year, which may require an overnight. Other responsibilities include admissions and enrollment event duties, club sponsoring, study hall proctoring, and HR-related trainings. Crystal is invested in its students as whole children, not just academic students. Thus, the role of a teacher extends beyond the classroom. The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of curriculum instruction practices, high school classroom teaching and advising experience, and the ability to instruct students and apply effective classroom management. The purpose of the US English Teacher is to develop creative, reflective thinkers who express ideas confidently and elegantly in both written and verbal expression. Through the study of literature and practice of writing, students become thoughtful, close readers and critical thinkers. Students learn to appreciate the craft of literature, use literature to interpret the world around them, and engage with others empathetically.

The English Teacher will also:

Demonstrate a love of learning and a passion for teaching English.
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual development.
Enable students to maximize their competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Help build equity and inclusion, and a sense of belonging.
Lay the foundation for positive self-assessment and emotional intelligence amongst students.
Teach students a sense of responsibility as well as their academic curriculum.

Key Job Competencies

Developing Others: Ability to effectively support the growth and development of students/adults across all levels of the organization.

Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Values and Fluency: Possesses and applies skills, values, knowledge and principles of inclusive teaching practices. Dedicated to continued learning and growth related to the values outlined in Crystal’s DEI Pillars. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person in the Crystal Community.

Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.

Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.

Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.
Collaboration: Leverages the appropriate interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. Possesses the ability to work with others to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.

Instructional Delivery: Effectively implements essential practices for instructing students to maximize knowledge and skill acquisition.

Classroom Management: Maximizes administration of rules and procedures, proactive management, effective and stimulating instruction, and reduction of disruptive and inappropriate student conduct to ensure high quality learning, and emotionally safe, equitable environments.

Formative Assessment: Modifies instruction as it is happening to guide and assess student learning.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Design and implement creative pedagogy with instruction that values a hands-on, collaborative, project-based curriculum & methodology
Cultivate an inclusive, challenging, and equitable learning environment that reflects Crystal’s core values and allows the diverse student body to grow and thrive
Set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish a positive and appropriate learning environment
Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative and meaningful curriculum with vertical alignment
Integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth
Participate in professional development opportunities that promote growth and leadership
Record and report on students’ progress. Assign and grade projects and examinations.
Serve as an advisor who is committed to the social and emotional development of students
Attend meetings as required
Uphold Crystal’s core values
Foster an inclusive school environment
Strong written and verbal communication

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel Required

Light travel between the Middle School and Upper School campuses, as needed.

Required Education and Experience

At least five years of English teaching experience OR other relevant academic teaching experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Knowledge of subjects assigned
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction practice
Ability to instruct students and apply effective classroom management

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree
Independent high school experience
Experience as an advisor, coach, or club sponsor

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Able to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
Able to lift up to 20 pounds
Able to climb stairs
May work at a desk and computer for extended periods
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), benefits-eligible, 10-month faculty staff position, and the annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $70,000   – $150,000.

The recruitment period will remain open until sufficient resumes have been received and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established.   First consideration will be given to individuals that apply between  December 20, 2024 through January 6, 2025.   Second consideration will be given to individuals that apply between  January 7, 2025 through January 21, 2025.  The ideal start date for this position is August 1, 2025.

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