We are seeking an Upper School English Instructor to teach AP Language and Composition. The teacher needs to be able to teach the writing process and help students develop their critical reading and critical thinking skills. Students explore non-fiction diverse voices and works. In addition, this teacher will teach Electives to junior and senior students.
Candidates must be well-versed in a wide variety of texts appropriate for this age group. The English Department is looking for a collegial team player to work with other members of the department in regular meetings and collaborative projects. Candidates should love reading and writing and be able to model that love for their students.
Shattuck St. Mary's (SSM) is a boarding/day school and faculty members are expected to be involved with both co-curricular activities and standard residential life duties involved with a residential school setting. Founded in 1858, SSM is an Episcopal, co-educational, college preparatory, independent boarding/day school serving 400 students in grades 6th-postgraduate from 42 states and over 17 countries. Set on a beautiful 250-acre campus south of Minneapolis/St. Paul in Minnesota, SSM offers a mix of traditional and progressive education. Our mission is: By cultivating creative and independent thinking, SSM fosters the transformation of its students to become citizens of integrity for an ever-changing world.
Candidate will be comfortable instructing in an innovative educational environment, familiar with technology in the classroom, and open to teaching in a blended model for grades 11-12. This individual should be open to, willing, and able to teach and mentor high achieving, average, and struggling students. Candidate will participate in residential life duty as needed; serve as a student advisor; and lead co-curricular activities. Candidates should have at least 2-4 years' experience teaching; however, we will consider first year teaching candidates. Bachelor's Degree in English or other relevant field; Master's Degree or relevant coursework preferred. About Shattuck-St. Mary's School
Founded in 1858, Shattuck-St. Mary's School is an Episcopal, co-educational college preparatory, independent boarding/day school serving 475 students in grades 6 through postgraduate from 37 states and over 30 countries. Set on a beautiful 250 acre campus south of Minneapolis/St. Paul in Minnesota, SSM offers a mix of traditional and progressive education, combining classroom and online learning to best prepare students for college and beyond. Students benefit from a rich educational experience that guides them to be strong in character, mind, body, and spirit for a life of learning and service.
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