Career Center
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
Galloway, New Jersey
San Diego, California
Posted: 06-Apr-23
Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
Type: Contract
Salary: Competitive
Preferred Education:
University Liggett School seeks a long-term substitute Upper School English teacher for first semester, August-January, 2023.
Responsibilities:
- Teach five sections of English including three sections of Core 1 and two electives, either Craft of Writing or American Dream
- Lead classes devoted to close reading, thoughtful discussion, and writing
- Create equitable and inclusive class environments that promote integrity, respect, and empathy
- Scaffold writing assignments effectively and respond thoughtfully and promptly to student writing
- Collaborate with colleagues and engage in department discussions about pedagogy and other concerns
- Participate actively in advancing the English department’s curriculum and The Liggett Approach
- Serve as an Upper School advisor for a group of approximately 10 students
- Communicate thoughtfully, professionally, and clearly with parents
- Write thoughtful, articulate semester comments that demonstrate a thorough understanding of each learner.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree or higher in English or an equivalent field
- Enthusiasm for upper school students and an understanding of their developmental needs
- A thoughtful and engaging approach to teaching, learning, and assessment
- A growth mindset about teaching practices and professional development
- A desire to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered environment
- Ability to connect with students of diverse backgrounds to develop healthy, supportive, and responsive relationships
- Strong reader, writer, and speaker
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to reading a wide range of texts outside of teaching
- A strong sense of organization
- Facility with technology in the classroom
About University Liggett School
The oldest independent co-educational day school in Michigan, University Liggett School is among the preeminent PreK-12 institutions in the Midwest. Enrolling more than 640 students, University Liggett School offers a rigorous and innovative academic framework that allows students in every grade to find their passions and explore them in depth while developing creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and adaptability. This guiding philosophy is supported by a rich array of co-curricular programs and empowers students to drive their own academic experience, preparing them to flourish at some of the strongest colleges and universities in the country. Concentrated class sizes and challenging academics shape students, giving them a keen sense of self while simultaneously fostering lifelong appreciation for and an understanding of learning.
The mission of University Liggett School is to empower students to develop intellectual curiosity, leadership and confidence to contribute to a complex and changing world. We challenge students to excel and to achieve their highest potential. We create opportunities for discovery and achievement by developing a faculty who foster the strengths of each student through the Liggett Approach. We teach and practice the values of respect and responsibility in an emotionally and physically safe environment.
Contact Person
Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, educational philosophy, and resume to Shernaz Minwalla, Head of Upper School, at sminwalla@uls.org.
University Liggett School is committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. It is the policy of the school to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, marital or familial status or any other status specifically protected by applicable federal or Michigan law. Candidates from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply.
