5th/6th Grade English Teacher
30 days ago
Charleston
Job DescriptionSalary: $59,000 - DOE Mason Preparatory is an independent school, Pre-K through 8th grade, dedicated to educating the whole child through strong relationships, academic excellence, and an engaging, student-centered learning environment. We are seeking a 5th/6th Grade English Teacher to join our collaborative and supportive faculty team. Position Details: Title: 5th/6th Grade English Teacher Classification: Exempt (Salary) DOE Reports to: Head of School Schedule: Schedule: Full-Time; 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Occasional evenings or weekends may be required for school events. Qualifications and Requirements: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, Education, or a related field required, • State teaching license required, • Proficient knowledge of curriculum and effective instructional practices, specifically related to grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension required, • Training in Orton-Gillingham or other Science of Reading-aligned structured literacy approach (e.g., Wilson, LETRS, or comparable certification) strongly preferred, • Must have strong knowledge of:, • Grammar and mechanics (parts of speech, sentence structure, agreement, punctuation, capitalization, and usage), • Phrases, clauses, verbals, and verb tenses, • Writing process and composition skills, • Narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive writing, • Vocabulary development through word study (roots, prefixes, and suffixes), • Research, source evaluation, note-taking, and MLA citation, • Editing, proofreading, and revision strategies and methods (including MLA formatting), • Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, etc. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Head of School, 5th/6th Grade English Teachers will: • Provide high-quality classroom instruction aligned with South Carolina state standards while maintaining a safe, structured, and positive learning environment, • Plan and deliver creative, multi-sensory lessons (kinesthetic, tactile, auditory, and visual)., • Maintain clear and professional communication with students, families, colleagues, and administrators., • Implement discipline policies with fairness and consistency., • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times., • Actively participate in school life, meetings, and professional development opportunities., • Comply with all Mason Preparatory School policies and procedures as outlined in faculty, student, and employee handbooks. Why Mason Preparatory School?: • Supportive leadership and a collaborative faculty culture, • Small class sizes that allow for meaningful relationships with students, • Emphasis on curiosity, creativity, and whole-child education, • Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities _ Interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about Mason Preparatory School by visiting our website https://www.masonprep.org/ to explore our mission, programs, and community. We look forward to connecting with educators who are enthusiastic about inspiring students.