English/ELA Teacher

Job Description

Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge in English/ELA; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; enjoy working with teens; be willing to collaborate with colleagues and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire for teaching social studies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. License Requirements: Minnesota licensure in High School English/ELA (other licensure areas will be considered)
2. Education: BA/BS from accredited college or university.
3. A passion for diversity, equity and inclusion for all students.
4. Diverse background with hobbies and talents to share. Enjoy the outdoors, nature and outdoor projects.
5. Experience working with teenagers from diverse backgrounds.
6. Ability to serve on two management teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Charter school experience.
2. Project-Based Learning and/or personalized learning experience.
3. Teacher-led/powered school governance experience.
4. Experience leading trips in both urban and wilderness settings. First aid, CPR, and lifeguard training may be required.

Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY:
The essential functions of this job include but are not limited to the following fundamental job duties.

1. Northwest Passage High School is a Teacher Powered learning environment where individuals are viewed as professionals and have a great deal of autonomy. Advisors/teachers are expected to be learners first, who model curiosity, critical thinking and innovation.

2. Advisor to 15-16 students in project based, expeditionary learning school. Create a student centered and student directed learning environment. Foster a positive school culture.

3. Establish and monitor individual plans for each student with regular frequency including: a yearly Personal Learning Plan, daily schedules, project brainstorming, outlining, and design as needed.

4. Meet with students one on one regularly and build respectful relationships.

5. Offer license area expertise (and other expertise) to students from other advisories.

6. Lead regular out of school field studies and 2-3 overnight learning expeditions each year.

7. Maintain competency in Headrush student management software and other programs. Model effective online communication skills. Assist students in troubleshooting technical needs.

8. Conference with parents at least three times a year, and communicate students’ progress verbally or through written notification as needed.

9. Keep records of students including transcripts, state standards, and attendance up to date. Update transcripts at least four times a year. Proctor state required tests.

10. Serve on two site based management teams. Participate in consensus driven site based decision making, by identifying issues and implementing solutions. Attend weekly staff meetings. Participate in staff evaluation and self-evaluation process and work towards self-improvement. Follow policies and procedures. Care of building and grounds.

Institution Description

Are you ready to move beyond traditional educational paradigms? Northwest Passage High School is seeking a full-time English/ELA Teacher/Advisor to join our award winning school team of teaching professionals.

At Northwest Passage High School we are a community of educators that communicate openly and honestly in an effort to reach understanding. We do this through inclusiveness and respect, holding each other and ourselves accountable by upholding mutual decisions, and owning our actions. As educators, we hold ourselves and our students to a standard set of expectations and follow a similar project process, modeling professionalism and working with fidelity.

NWPHS is a national leader in student centered personal learning. Teacher/advisor candidates need to have an understanding of project based and expeditionary learning, experience working with a diverse group of students and a deep commitment to equity.

Northwest Passage High School is seeking a dynamic and innovative youth worker/teacher experienced in working with teenagers from a variety of backgrounds. NWPHS is a 9-12 grade project based and experiential learning charter school with a mission of “Rekindling our hope, exploring our world, seeking our path, while building our community.” We are seeking an individual who shares our values of Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Citizenship and Communication.

Northwest Passage High School is a Teacher-Powered charter school and applicants must be willing to wear many hats and contribute to the overall success of the school. Experience with outdoor education and expeditionary learning is a bonus.

Applicants must have an understanding of project based learning, experiential education, service learning, and high level youth development. This position is for a self-starter, innovator, problem solver and passionate learner who wants to join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people.

Application Instructions/Comments

Please send resume, cover letter and references to Peter Wieczorek, Director pwieczorek@nwphs.org