English Teacher

Roles and responsibilities

1. Lesson Planning and Delivery

• Develop a Comprehensive Curriculum: Plan and deliver lessons that cover English language and literature, incorporating writing, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis. Ensure the curriculum aligns with educational standards.
• Teach Key English Skills: Provide instruction in areas such as grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, vocabulary development, creative writing, and essay writing. Encourage students to develop their reading and writing skills across various genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, etc.).
• Encourage Critical Thinking: Promote critical thinking by guiding students through the analysis of texts, encouraging them to interpret literature deeply and question underlying themes, character motivations, and authorial intent.

2. Classroom Management and Student Engagement

• Create a Positive Learning Environment: Foster an inclusive and respectful classroom atmosphere where students feel comfortable expressing their ideas, reading aloud, and participating in discussions.
• Encourage Active Participation: Engage students through group discussions, debates, literature circles, or peer reviews, promoting collaboration and helping students become active participants in their learning.
• Motivate Students: Inspire a love of reading and writing by offering engaging lessons, introducing interesting texts, and connecting lessons to students' lives and interests.

3. Assessment and Feedback

• Monitor Student Progress: Assess student performance through written essays, reading comprehension tests, oral presentations, and creative writing assignments. Track their development in areas such as language proficiency, analytical skills, and writing ability.
• Provide Constructive Feedback: Offer detailed, constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing, grammar, and understanding of literary works. Provide suggestions for revisions and areas for further study.
• Adapt to Student Needs: Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed.

4. Reading and Literature

• Foster a Love for Reading: Encourage students to develop a passion for reading by introducing a variety of genres and authors, including classic and contemporary literature, poetry, short stories, and informational texts.
• Teach Literary Analysis: Guide students in analyzing texts, discussing themes, symbols, characters, plot structures, and the historical or cultural context of the literature being studied.
• Introduce Diverse Authors and Perspectives: Promote diversity in literature by exposing students to a wide range of voices, cultures, and perspectives, broadening their understanding of the world.

Desired candidate profile

• Plan and teach English language and literature lessons, covering topics such as grammar, reading comprehension, writing skills, and literary analysis.
• Develop and deliver engaging lessons that foster a love of reading and writing, and help students analyze and interpret literature.
• Provide feedback on student writing and support students in the development of their writing skills, offering constructive criticism and revision guidance.
• Foster a positive, interactive classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
• Assess student performance through assignments, essays, quizzes, and presentations, tracking progress and providing ongoing feedback.
• Engage in professional development to enhance teaching practices and stay current with the latest trends in English education.
• Communicate with parents to provide updates on student progress and offer guidance for improving their child’s language skills.