MS FAC - LATIN/SPANISH - Part-time en SAGE HILL SCHOOL

Description

A Part-time Middle School faculty member of Sage Hill School is devoted to teaching and learning, supports the School’s co-curricular programs, and contributes broadly to the life of the School while promoting the School’s mission.  At all times, a part-time faculty member will maintain Sage Hill School’s standards of excellence and professionalism. A part-time faculty member of Sage Hill will utilize a wide range of expertise and depth of knowledge by using a strong pedagogical approach and effective assessment strategies in order to facilitate student learning. A part-time faculty member will foster a supportive and responsive learning environment. Additionally, a part-time faculty member of Sage Hill models the School’s core values in all facets of school life and inspires community members to contribute to a culture that reflects the School’s mission.

Primary responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

• A part-time faculty member must be physically present on campus at least 15 minutes before their first class
• A part-time faculty member could teach up to four (4) sections which can be a combination of academic courses and electives
• Maybe required to advise a group of students
• Commit to integrating the Six C’s into all facets of teaching and learning
• Maybe required to actively participate in the Service Learning Program
• Maybe required to contribute to Spring at Sage
• Attend all faculty/staff, department, and town meetings; as well as all assemblies, school wide events, and Conference periods
• Maybe required to coach one athletic season (Fall, Winter or Spring)
• Maybe required to attend class retreats of assigned grade level team
• Support the school community which includes, but is not limited to, attending:
  • Attend the annual Admission Open House in October
  • Attend Advancement, athletic and arts events throughout the year
  • Chaperone student events per school guidelines
  • Active participation on committees as assigned by the Director of Middle School
  • Fulfill community support responsibilities as assigned
  • Maintain professionalism in communication by promptly responding to emails and phone calls within 24 hours
• Remain current with Canvas guidelines and posting of grades as per school guidelines
• Oversee, uphold and implement the expectations defined in the Student Handbook
• Read and adhere to all policies and guidelines of the Employee and Academic Program Handbooks as well as the Standards for Exceptional Teaching at Sage Hill School (SETS)
• Authentically engage in in self-reflection and professional growth
• Actively support the School’s commitment to community, culture and belonging
• Carry out duties as outlined in Exhibit A
• Interact respectfully and professionally with colleagues and parents
• Honor the confidentiality of the School
• All other duties as assigned by the Assistant Head of School for Academics

Supervisory responsibilities: Supervise student community.  

Qualifications

•    B.A. or B.S. degree in appropriate field, M.A. or M.S. preferred

•    Experience in independent school environment preferred

•    Excellent collegiality, professionalism and organizational ability

•    Superior oral and written communication skills

•    Ability to work well with teenagers and their parents

•    Ability to maintain confidentiality, use sound judgment, and work independently