English Intern

Description

Job Purpose:

To instruct, guide, and inspire students by developing engaging curriculum within a positive learning environment. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Teach two to three sections of classes in an interactive classroom environment

· Coach an athletic team or supervise an afternoon program for the equivalent of two to three seasons.

· Participate in the residential life program, which includes a rotation of weeknight and weekend responsibilities

· Participate in the student life program QUEST and the academic program Project: Pomfret

· Attend faculty, school, departmental meetings, chapel services, and other required school functions, and be available for weekly office hours

· Manage relationships with parents that support the social and emotional well-being, intellectual development, and independent personal responsibility of students

· Know, understand, and commit to the Mission and Vision of Pomfret School

· Build positive and appropriate relationships with students and colleagues

· Design and facilitate rigorous and empowering learning that is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful

· Value the diverse thoughts, perspectives, learning abilities, and life experiences of students and colleagues

· Collaborate with colleagues to create programs (academic, extracurricular, dormitory, QUEST, Project: Pomfret, etc.) that enhance the growth and learning of students while fulfilling the goals of Pomfret’s Mission and Vision

· Cultivate the discipline, habits, and mindsets of a reflective practitioner by seeking feedback, documenting his/her learning, and establishing related goals and action plans that target student outcomes

· Pursue continuous professional growth and development

· Maintain current knowledge of his or her discipline, to review and revise curriculum, and to grow their repertoire of teaching and learning strategies 

· Must adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook

· Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement

· Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

· BA in English

· A team player dedicated to supporting the growth of students

· Must hold a valid US driver’s license

· Passionate about, comfortable with, and find enjoyment in working with adolescents

· Ability to relate well to all constituents in a school community

· Organized, diligent, and possess a strong, proactive work ethic

· Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

· Communicates clearly, promptly, and confidentially with students, parents, and colleagues

· Empathetic leader and learner with demonstrated success in providing student-centered, solution-focused mentoring to high school-aged students

Work Conditions:

· Sitting, standing, walking, and working on a computer 

· Coaching or afternoon activity may require being outdoors

· Driving a mid bus for school activities may be required