English teacher Jobs in Cambridge, MA

7-12th Grade English

About MVRCS :

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, MA was founded in 1998. The School serves over 1,600 students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Great teachers, carefully selected curricula presented with fidelity, high expectations, and traditional pedagogy are the keys to student success at Mystic Valley.

Mystic Valley annually finds itself among the top public schools not only within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts but in New England and throughout the nation. Our students have attained the highest levels of success at the post-secondary level, a testament to the preparation they received from their time at Mystic Valley.

Mystic Valley students in Grades K-12 report to school in dress code and are in attendance for 200 days of instruction. The normal school day is 60 minutes longer than most traditional public schools. Together, these factors have enabled MVRCS to deliver on its promise of providing its students with the opportunity to obtain a world-class education.

Job Description :

The English Teacher is responsible for implementing Mystic Valley Regional Charter School's (MVRCS) English program in Grades 7-12. The English Teacher delivers instruction according to the Core Knowledge and Great Books programs, both in curriculum and methodology. MVRCS's high school program features the rigorous and world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and high school English assignments may include IB coursework.

Responsibilities :

• Execute a program of study according to the documented curricula, Great Books literature program, and, if applicable, IB. Teachers are generally assigned five subject-area classes, each of which meets daily.
• Deliver instruction using Core Knowledge and IB methodology.
• Deliver lessons and units of instruction that are based on clear learning objectives.
• Assess student progress on a regular basis, providing progress reports and report cards as required.
• Execute standardized testing, as directed by the English Department Chair and the Leadership Team.
• Collaborate and communicate on a weekly basis with colleagues in the English department, including the Department Chair. Topics for collaboration include, but are not limited to, curriculum, instruction, assessment, data analysis, and methodology.
• Implement the school's assertive discipline model for classroom management with fidelity.
• Attend all staff meetings and participate in staff development programs.

Other responsibilities as assigned by the English Department Chair and / or Assistant Director.

Requirements :

This position reports to the English Department Chair. The position will be evaluated yearly and will be an annual appointment.