Elizabeth Seton High School (ESHS) is a Catholic, secondary, college preparatory school for young women founded in 1959 by the Daughters of Charity. Located in Prince George’s County, a suburb of Washington, DC, the school attracts students from surrounding counties and the District of Columbia. ESHS is committed to providing students with an integrated program that stresses moral values, academic excellence, civic responsibility, and community service. The community reflects a broad ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity contributing to the rich learning environment. For more information about the school, including our guiding principles, please visit www.setonhs.org.
Job Summary
ESHS seeks a full-time English teacher to start in August 2024. Candidates should be interested in teaching a full range of classes, from freshman English to senior English. Teaching assignments for 2024-2025 will include our sophomore class (World Literature) and our junior class (American Literature), but we are particularly interested in candidates who have experience and interest in teaching senior English, including our senior research paper. For more information, please visit course descriptions here: https://www.setonhs.org/curriculum-detail?fromId=284544&LevelNum=1348&DepartmentId=23676.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of learning that helps foster students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development
Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons, and high-quality assessments aligned with ESHS’ curriculum and standards
Practical technology skills, including using ESHS’s learning management systems (Blackbaud and Google Classroom)
Serve as an advisor in the Student Advisory Program
Demonstrate best practices in data-driven instruction, including inquiry and hands-on activities, demonstrations, lectures, and discussions
Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests, and needs and update parents regarding students’ achievements and progress
Active commitment to enhancing our school community through involvement in committees and student life activities
Collaborate with school-based staff and the ESHS community in meetings, regular analysis sessions, and professional learning designed to enhance student's learning experience and increase student achievement
Required Skills and Abilities:
A desire to teach in a Catholic School committed to Catholic education and the formation of young women in Christian character
Ability to teach all levels of study, from College Preparatory courses to Advanced Placement
A strong interest in Literature and Language
Exemplary character and demonstrated services to others
Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate best practices in data-driven instruction, including inquiry and hands-on activities, demonstrations, lectures, and discussions
Creativity and an ability to collaborate with colleagues
Willingness and ability to contribute to an atmosphere and environment conducive to our girls' academic, spiritual, social, and emotional development
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in English, literature, or a similar discipline
Master’s degree preferred
Ongoing maintenance of all requirements regarding professional courses and in-services required
Prior teaching experience is highly preferred
Specialized training in teaching secondary school-aged children is preferred
Physical Requirements:
Elizabeth Seton High School, an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its employment practices.