Part-Time English Teacher

Job Description

The Stony Brook School, a distinguished independent,faith-based school, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated part-time English teacher to join the Global Extension of our school. This role involves teaching an evening section (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 pm to 9:20 pm US Eastern Time) of the Gravitas online English 9 class.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the country's most prestigious Christian academic institutions as a member of a talented, entrepreneurial team. Candidates should have demonstrable Christian commitment and an educational philosophy that is consistent with The Stony Brook School's mission statement.

Gravitas, a program within The Stony Brook School, is dedicated to cultivating moral, intellectual, and aesthetic virtue in students worldwide. Our mission is to empower students to discover their calling, unlock their God-given potential, and promote healing and flourishing within their communities. Gravitas believes that elite college preparatory and Christian character education should be accessible to academically talented students of all backgrounds, including those who are economically disadvantaged, marginalized, orphaned, or displaced.

Department: Gravitas, A Global Extension of the Stony Brook School

Job Status: Part Time

Primary Office Location: Remote

Start Date: August 12, 2024

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree that focused on English or English education
• At least three years of teaching experience, including online instruction
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet grading and project deadlines
• Strong work ethic, high energy, and strong ability to connect with teenagers in the online context
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond quickly to all communications
• Eagerness to serve in a faith-based learning environment that emphasizes faithful Christian scholarship and character formation
• High proficiency with technology, including the ability to learn and utilize a learning management system like Canvas LMS, online educational software tools, and the ability to create screencasts and videos.
• Consistent and dependable high speed internet access
• Experience working as part of a collaborative team of teachers, openness to providing and receiving feedback as part of a culture of transparency
• Ability to interact professionally with parents and school community members
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity, as our students come from all over the world
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Maturity and stability sufficient for a demanding position

Primary Responsibilities

• Create sequences of courses in middle school life and physical sciences
• Provide synchronous and asynchronous instruction and support
• Grade student work

The Stony Brook School is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership.

Salary Range: $6,000 per section

Equal Employment Opportunity: In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at The Stony Brook School will be based on merit, qualifications, experience, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, genetic predisposition, or any characteristic protected by the law.