The Mazapan Middle School English Language Arts teacher facilitates and implements student-centered learning opportunities that ensure student mastery of the Mazapan School curriculum for high school preparedness. The English teacher will serve as the homeroom teacher for one of the grades assigned and teach students in Grades 5-8 in English Language Arts, which encompasses reading literacy, writing, and spelling. 

The English Language Arts Teacher:

• Promotes 21st century skills and the effective use of language arts in academic, personal, and professional contexts.

• Promotes critical thinking skills in students through learner centered mathematics classes, providing differentiated instruction to meet student needs. 

• Articulates and implements age-appropriate instructional practices 

• Engages students in opportunities to learn and master the Common Core English Language Arts standards as defined in the Mazapan School curriculum. 

• Provides ongoing feedback and support to students, measuring and responding to student progress.  

• Encourages students to take risks in their learning and utilize a variety of problem solving strategies. 

• Is innovative, seeks research-based and diverse ways to meet student needs. 

• Adapts learning opportunities to meet different student, grade level, and department needs and goals. 

A successful teacher at Mazapan School:

• Contributes to the school family culture

• Models and encourages excellent character

• Maintains a commitment to child protection and safety

• Engages students in student-centered learning

• Establishes a professional rapport with students, parents, and colleagues

• Is innovative

• Establishes high expectations and structure

• Is flexible and collaborative

• Is reflective

• Is organized

• Communicates effectively with stakeholders

• Can adapt to challenges

• Manages technology proficiently

Requirements:

• 100% English (spoken and written)

• Bachelor's Degree in Education

• Teaching certification in content area (English Grades 4-8 and/or English Grades 7-12 and/ or Reading & Writing Specialist)

• Availability beginning July 30, 2021

• 2 year commitment

• FBI Background Check

• 3 Credible references including most recent employer

Preferred:

• At least 2 years experience in area of position sought

• Master’s Degree

The 3rd Grade homeroom teacher, in collaboration with a classroom assistant, facilitates and implements student-centered learning opportunities that ensure student mastery in reading, spelling, writing, mathematics, social studies, science, and art. Our elementary program emphasizes the development of character, independence, and community, empowering students to grow as learners and prepare for middle school and beyond.

The 3rd Grade Teacher:

• Promotes 21st century skills and their effective use in academic, personal, and professional contexts.

• Promotes critical thinking skills in students through learner centered classes, providing differentiated instruction to meet student needs. 

• Articulates and implements age-appropriate instructional practices 

• Engages students in opportunities to learn and master Mazapan School standards as defined in the curriculum.

• Provides ongoing feedback and support to students, measuring and responding to student progress.   

• Encourages students to take risks in their learning and utilize a variety of problem solving strategies. 

• Is innovative, seeks research-based and diverse ways to meet student needs. 

• Adapts learning opportunities to meet different student, grade level, and department needs and goals. 

• Applies technology tools to meet the needs of students

A successful teacher at Mazapan School:

• Contributes to the school family culture

• Models and encourages excellent character

• Maintains a commitment to child protection and safety

• Engages students in student-centered learning

• Establishes a professional rapport with students, parents, and colleagues

• Is innovative

• Establishes high expectations and structure

• Is flexible and collaborative

• Is reflective

• Is organized

• Communicates effectively with stakeholders

Requirements:

• 100% English (spoken and written)

• Bachelor's Degree 

• Teaching certification in content area

• Availability beginning July 27, 2021

• 2 year commitment

• FBI Background Check

• 3 Credible references including most recent employer

Preferred:

• At least 2 years experience in area of position sought

• Master’s Degree