Upper School English: Long Term Substitute in COLUMBUS, Ohio at COLUMBUS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Columbus School for Girls (CSG), an independent day school founded in 1898 in Columbus, Ohio, serves diverse students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. A leader in the education of girls and young women, CSG is a vibrant community of more than 500 students, 120 faculty and staff, and 3,000 active alumnae. CSG’s 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with artistic, civic, and shopping experiences. Having just completed a strategic plan to guide the School’s direction over the next several years, CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well prepared for life beyond CSG.

Columbus School for Girls will be hiring a temporary, full-time long term substitute teacher for English in the Upper School.

Major Functions and Responsibilities:

• Teach five English classes, including American Literature, AP Language and Composition, and British Literature.
• Assist with an advisory group of 8-10 students
• Collaborate with the English department to ensure a cohesive, rich, and diverse English curriculum
• Provide timely and proactive communication with students, parents, and faculty advisors about student progress.
• Participate actively in the life of the school, including leading clubs and/or activities, supervising study halls, and possibly coaching.
• Active participation in all faculty and staff meetings.

Experience, Characteristics, and Qualities:

• A bachelor’s degree in English, English education or similar. An advanced degree in either English or English education is preferred.
• Strong candidates will possess English classroom experience, familiarity with AP English Language and Composition curriculum, and knowledge of writing pedagogy.
• Strong classroom management skills, proficiency with classroom technology, and the demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction are key components of the position.
• We seek an energetic teacher who is eager to enhance a dynamic and evolving program by integrating 21st-century skills.
• The successful candidate must be collaborative and a good communicator who values working outside of the classroom with elementary students.
• Strong candidates will have an understanding of the value of an all-girls education and the eagerness to learn about the best ways to help young women of promise to reach their full potential as learners and leaders.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and move about the classroom for extended periods of time throughout the instructional day.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed to support student learning and classroom activities.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull instructional materials, classroom supplies, and equipment up to 30 pounds.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at: https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/careers and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume.

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.