High School English Teacher

The High School Literacy Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering effective instruction in English and writing to students that instills a love for literacy and supports students’ understanding of real world application while setting students up for success beyond high school. This position will play a pivotal role in shaping students' language and communication skills. The successful candidate fosters a positive and engaging learning environment that promotes student understanding and proficiency in English and writing concepts. The High School Literacy Teacher will utilize assessment data to determine progress against instructional objectives and will utilize instructional strategies and differentiated instruction to support all students to achieve their goals. In this position, the High School Literacy Teacher will also work collaboratively with staff members, administrators, families, and other stakeholders to support students to achieve.  The High School Literacy Teacher will serve as a knowledgeable expert in the subject matter, employing and implementing a comprehensive English/Writing curriculum while fostering a love for literature and nurturing effective writing abilities among all students. The successful candidate will also possess effective communication skills, adaptability, and a zest for helping students succeed in mathematics while fostering a positive attitude toward reading and writing and encouraging lifelong learning.

Knowledge of general learning and child development concepts, theories and fundamentals.
Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of the school.
Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Licensed to teach in the state of WI.
Prior experience as a Teacher (highly recommended).
Capacity to supervise group work.
Outstanding planning, conflict resolution techniques, problem-solving skills.
Assess student projects with their skill level and style in mind.

Excellent organization, time management, and follow up skills, demonstrating ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
A strong sense of urgency, prioritizing student experience and outcomes.
Strong sense of team and ability to work with and on a team to invest team members and drive outcomes. 
Charter school experience in an urban setting.

Prolonged periods of mobility through a large campus, and at times prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.

The job may require occasional evening or weekend hours for family engagement events and meetings.