Brief Job Description: St. John’s is currently seeking 2 English Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidates would be passionate, innovative, and qualified to work as English Teachers, and would work collaboratively with our administration, faculty and staff, becoming an integral part of our SJS team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Experience with teaching English courses to students, grades 6, 7, and 8.
• An exemplary understanding of English Grammar and Literature
• A desire to create a positive educational environment that is flexible, student-centered, and allows students to learn, grow and promote success for students of all abilities.
• Willingness to work as a member of a cooperative team, collaborating on best practices, common assessments and data analysis
• Contributes within and outside the department if called upon, i.e. advisor, chaperone, club, etc.
• Incorporating differentiated instruction in planning a lesson/unit of instruction
• Evidence of effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Effective interpersonal skills with students, faculty, support staff, and parents
• Demonstrated evidence of a knowledge of NYS Next-Gen ELA Learning Standards
• Demonstrated evidence of exceptional effective classroom management skills
• Motivate students to become effective communicators and thinkers
• Knowledge of technology and its application in the classroom
• Proficiency in modifying curriculum to meet the needs of special education students with IEPs and building-based learning plans
• Ability to reflect and contemplate on one’s teaching – allowing for growth and excellence
Qualifications: Required Education/Experience:
• A valid New York State teaching certificate in English 5-12, preferred but not required.
• Teaching experience, particularly at the Middle School level
• Bachelor’s Degree in English Education
• VIRTUS certified and background checked
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of Google Classroom and other technology platforms
• Strong classroom management skills
• Organized, friendly
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, parents, and students
How to Apply: E-Mail ccook@stjohnskenmore.com, no later than July 31, 2025
Salary: From $30,000; Commensurate with experience
