AP English Teacher

TITLE: AP ENGLISH TEACHER

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

Primary Purpose:

The teacher will provide highquality and highlevel instruction challenge students to meet and surpass College Board standards and implement instructional practices aligned with the schools mission.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implementchallenging standardsalignedAP English curriculum that develops advanced reading writing and analytical skills.
• Foster astructured and inclusive classroomwhere students feel supported in their academic growth.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners ensuringall students are prepared for AP success.
• Utilizedatadriven instructionto monitor student progress and refine teaching strategies.
• Providelanguage support and scaffoldingfor Spanishspeaking students to ensure their academic success.
• Buildstrong relationshipswith students and families particularly within theSpanishspeaking community.
• Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to continuously improve curriculum and instructional practices.
• Participate inongoing professional developmentand contribute to a culture of educational excellence.
  
• Deliver highquality instruction focused on developing students writing skills critical reading and analytical thinking.
• Prepare monthly lesson plans by using school online resources and ensure that the lesson plan of his/her classroom follows the school curriculum
• Utilize various teaching methodologies including discussions collaborative projects and writing workshops to engage students in the learning process.
• Assessment and Evaluation:
• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding of course material.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student writing helping them to refine their skills and prepare for the AP exam.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in English Education or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
• Teaching certification and experience in a high school setting specifically teaching AP English Language & Composition.
• Strong understanding of AP exam expectations and curriculum requirements.
• Previous AP experience required.
• Excellent communication writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills

About American Baccalaureate School:

ABS is a private nonprofit school offering an Americanbased curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses and a college preparatory program guiding students to become independent intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1300 students enrolled from preKindergarten through 12th grade.

For more information about ABS visit:www.abs.kw