Junior High Language Arts/Literacy Teacher (26-27 School Year)

Providence Hall Charter School • Herriman, UT

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About The Position

Providence Hall is a charter school located in Herriman, UT. Central to the school's mission is teaching students to think critically, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Students at the Junior High participate in pathways that focus their classes in areas that not only meet state standards, but also support their individual interests, foster their desires to try something new, and aim to prepare them for transition to high school. Providence Hall seeks a highly skilled and enthusiastic Junior High Language Arts/Literacy teacher to join our team. As a Junior High teacher, you collaborate with a dynamic team of professional teachers and leaders as we strive to provide rich, immersive experiences to our students. Schedule: 8 hours/day on scheduled teaching/working days The 5-7 days before the scheduled start date of the school year Parent-Teacher Conferences Department, building, and LEA professional development, trainings and meetings

Requirements

• Current valid Utah teaching license (in CACTUS) in Secondary Education with ELA Endorsement (minimum).
• Strong knowledge of Utah state standards, Utah ELA curriculum, and best instructional pedagogy practices.
• Proven classroom experience or completion of student teaching at the secondary level.
• Ability to create a unit plan that is aligned with standards, engaging, and includes differentiated lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students.
• High level organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask easily.
• Positive interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication skills including but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident, articulate and professional speaking abilities; empathetic listening; and persuasive speaking.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace and its collaboration tools.
• Capacity to perform all the responsibilities listed in this posting.
• Must pass a comprehensive check of education verification and professional references as a condition of employment.
• Lift up to 25 pounds, traverse school facilities, and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Skyward preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging language arts/literacy lessons that align with the curriculum and educational standards.
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active participation, fosters a love for learning and where students feel comfortable exploring new concepts, challenging themselves, and collaborating with other students.
• Understand and employ strong classroom management techniques, including the use of the schoolwide PBIS system.
• Employ various teaching strategies and resources to differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and meet students' diverse needs.
• Assess student progress in various ways, administer required benchmarks as one of the tools to assess student progress, and use assessment data to provide constructive feedback to facilitate individualized student growth and improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and coordinate interdisciplinary projects and activities.
• Establish effective communication channels with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues to ensure a collaborative learning community.
• Actively participate in department, grade level, campus, and LEA meetings, professional developments, and other trainings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed