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Job Title: John Creek High School English Teacher
 Department: Academic
 Reports To: High School Principal
 FLSA Status: Exempt
 Standard Hours: 40 hours per week
 Scheduled Days per Year: 190

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the High School Principal, the High School English Teacher is responsible for developing students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. The teacher delivers rigorous, engaging instruction that fosters literary analysis, effective communication, creativity, and thoughtful engagement with diverse texts while supporting the academic, spiritual, and covenant mission of Providence.

Providence Competencies

Spiritual Leadership

Maintains a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and actively participates (e.g., weekly) in a local church or congregation.

Professional Excellence

Demonstrates exceptional professionalism anchored in a commitment to continual personal and professional growth.

Integrity and Mission Alignment

Exhibits integrity while fully engaging in the academic, spiritual, and covenant mission of Providence.

Community Engagement

Provides exemplary service by cultivating positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships throughout the Providence community.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements a comprehensive high school English curriculum aligned with school goals and academic standards.
• Creates a classroom environment that is safe, welcoming, and conducive to whole-group, small-group, seminar-style, and individualized learning.
• Designs lesson plans and instructional materials that promote close reading, analytical thinking, effective writing, research skills, and meaningful discussion.
• Instructs students in high school English courses, which may include Literature, Composition, American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Creative Writing, or Advanced Placement coursework as assigned.
• Encourages critical analysis of fiction and nonfiction texts, thoughtful interpretation, and evidence-based writing.
• Teaches grammar, vocabulary development, rhetoric, and research methodologies appropriate to grade level.
• Integrates technology and instructional tools to enhance student engagement, collaboration, and publication of student work.
• Assesses student learning using formal and informal methods; provides timely, constructive feedback on writing and performance tasks; analyzes data to inform instruction and support diverse learning needs, including those of students with special needs.
• Provides individual and small-group instruction to support differentiated learning.
• Prepares students for standardized assessments, writing competitions, speech presentations, and post-secondary literacy readiness as appropriate.
• Participates in ongoing professional development through workshops, conferences, seminars, and continued study of best practices in English and literacy education.
  
  
  

This job description is illustrative and not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, English Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Strong content knowledge across high school English curricula and literary traditions.
• Demonstrated ability to implement effective instructional strategies and support diverse learners.
• Commitment to faith-based education and alignment with the mission and values of Providence.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Full-time position requiring 40 hours per week during the academic year (190 scheduled days).
  
  
  
• Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities for school-related events, programs, or parent meetings.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a faith-based educational environment.
• ACSI certification preferred.