Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher (Beginning 2025-2026 SY)
Renaissance Secondary School
Teachers at Renaissance Secondary facilitate rich learning experiences for students in service of the school’s mission:
Through authentic, integrated learning experiences, Renaissance will empower students to become modern learners who are critical thinkers and problem solvers, communicators, collaborators, and creative innovators who contribute to the world around them.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and assess comprehensive instruction and learning experiences for students.
- Be willing and able to integrate learning experiences across content areas and through authentic experiences, where applicable.
- Utilize best practices in instructional strategies to facilitate student growth through instruction and assessment.
- Establish and communicate clear learning targets/objectives aligned to state content standards and/or the school’s mission and vision.
- Differentiate instruction and learning experiences to meet the needs of all students.
- Be committed to the school’s mission and motto, “We are crew, not passengers,” uphold and develop its implementation within the school, and be willing to take on additional roles that help make the school a success.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' attendance and progress toward mastery of learning objectives.
- Maintain accurate and timely communication with students and families.
- Maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom through positive connections with students and the use of classroom norms and routines.
- Facilitate learning opportunities that integrate creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, global awareness, and other skills aligned to state and district standards.
- Support extracurricular activities such as social activities, sports, clubs and student organizations; participate in department and school staff meetings, parent meetings.
- Assist in other school programs and perform other duties, as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Colorado teaching license or the ability to obtain a Colorado teaching license
- Effective communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of State Content Standards; subject matter competency.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A passion for accomplishing the school’s mission and vision
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with expeditionary learning, project-based learning, and/or design thinking.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications --Renaissance salaries are competitive with the Douglas County School District.
Application Instructions:
Apply at www.rensec.org/careers or submit a letter of interest and resume to Head of School, Amy Stuart: [email protected].
To learn more about Renaissance Secondary, visit our website: https://www.renaissancesecondary.org