Spartanburg Day School is seeking a Middle School literature and writing faculty member for the 2024-25 school year. The Middle School faculty member will design and implement an educational curriculum in literature and writing for sixth-grade students as well as act as an advisor for a small group of sixth-grade students.
EDUCATION
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A bachelor’s degree in Education or a related subject, required
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Master’s degree, preferred
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State teaching license, preferred but not mandatory
EXPERIENCE
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Previous teaching experience with middle-school-aged children or upper elementary-aged children, preferred
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Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices in education.
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Ability to design lessons that engagingly teach curriculum and content, applying various teaching methods including discussions, demonstrations, direct instruction, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
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Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage classroom behavior.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Plan and develop an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and SDS curriculum guidelines.
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Design and present individual lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.
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Prepare materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluate, correct, and grade student performance.
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Discuss academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
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Monitor students’ progress throughout the year and evaluate preparedness for secondary (upper) school.
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Communicate all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or division head.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with parents.
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Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
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Maintain required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
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Participate in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
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Find joy in teaching, mentoring, and coaching middle school-aged students.
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Exhibit flexibility, curiosity, and a positive approach to student and school challenges and opportunities.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Monitor halls, study periods, and dining commons with other faculty and staff.
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Maintain knowledge of research, developments, and best practices.
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Sponsoring a student organization or coaching an athletic team.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
All SDS faculty must successfully pass a background check upon hire and periodically during employment. SDS participates in the E-verify program.
For consideration, submit a letter of interest, resume and three employment references and send to careers@sdsgriffin.org.