English and Social Studies Instructor
Brightmont is a growing accredited private school serving students in grades 6 -12. Founded in 1999, we have helped thousands of students achieve academic success across 16 campuses located in seven states. All classes are taught using our successful one to one learning approach. Due to enrollment growth, we are searching to hire exceptional part-time English and Social Studies teachers that will provide individualized and engaging instruction.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Uses individualized curricular resources to instruct students towards standards using a variety of techniques including lecturing, demonstrating and audiovisual aids to supplement the information
Employs innovative instructional methods, adjusts instructional strategies, and differentiates/modifies curriculum to meet each student?s academic goals and learning needs, both when the student starts and as he/she progresses
Applies subject area knowledge and expertise and offers positive feedback, ongoing motivation, coaching, and other support to promote student confidence, create a safe place for learning, and achieve high academic outcomes for each student
Demonstrates awareness of student?s background, skills, proficiencies, interests, learning styles, and special needs in lesson planning, pacing, and presentation
Establishes an environment of mutual respect, high expectations, and professionalism where students are encouraged and supported to be actively engaged in the learning process by consistently demonstrating a passion for the subject and learning
Maintains a physical classroom learning environment which makes learning fun and relevant while setting high expectations for student conduct and performance
Effectively maintains student progress by recording course objectives, lesson coverage, and a variety of formative and summative assessments that track student learning against goals.
Grades student work and maintains the confidentiality of student information
Collaborates closely with and seeks feedback from campus staff to proactively share teaching resources, techniques, and methods
Pursues professional development opportunities, attends staff meetings, completes written progress reports twice each month and is responsive to director requests
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor?s Degree from a four-year college or university.
Teacher certification preferred, but not required
Able to teach 6th - 12th-grade core subject matter
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to commit to a set part-time schedule, Monday through Friday
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check