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GREENFIELD 11th & 12th Grade English Teacher JOB DESCRIPTION: Four Rivers Charter Public School is seeking an outstanding 11th and 12th grade English teacher. Affiliated with EL Education, Four Rivers is college preparatory and has a clear mission of educating young people for lives of learning and service. This is an opportunity to join a talented and dedicated faculty to continue the success of an exemplary charter public school. Located in Greenfield, MA, Four Rivers enrolls 220 students in grades 7-12 and has been in operation for over 20 years. In our dynamic, collaborative school, teachers work closely with their colleagues, developing curriculum and helping shape the culture of the school in accordance with the school\'s mission and Expeditionary Learning practices of challenging, project-based learning. We are old enough to know what we\'re doing and young enough not to be too set in our ways. Four Rivers is an equal opportunity employer and strives to be an anti-racist school. SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS Successful experience teaching English to high school students, with a minimum of three years in a public high school preferred. Strong background in comparative literature, expository and creative writing, as demonstrated through academic preparation, professional experience, and personal interests; strong skills with computer technology. Experience integrating English with other subjects is a significant plus. Massachusetts certification or \"highly qualified\" status in high school English preferred; or readiness to become \"highly qualified\" by having an undergraduate degree or coursework in the subject and by passing the Massachusetts teacher tests in the first year. EXPECTATIONS Demonstrate commitment to student writing and research; Invest in our commitment to multicultural education by teaching texts and introducing units that examine race, gender, class, sexual orientation, and religion; Use a range of instructional strategies to implement a student-centered approach; Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and levels of ability; Share an enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum, assessment, teaching methods, and technology integration Demonstrate strong interest in working with students in and outside the classroom; Committed to ongoing growth and development as a teacher and collaboration with colleagues; Help cultivate a culture of student reading outside the classroom. Personal qualities that exemplify the school\'s emphasis on character development and community Appreciation for the expeditionary learning (EL) design model -- commitment to develop curriculum and implement EL Education core practices, including in-depth learning expeditions. Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to teamwork, and readiness to reflect and grow. Energy, flexibility, and sense of adventure required to work hard in a young-ish school.. Strong subject area background. Highly qualified or ready to get qualified. Experience preferred. Enthusiasm for the school\'s mission and its themes of nature, technology and community and understanding of the school\'s responsibilities as a charter public school. At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Alison Rheingold 248 Colrain Road Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301 Phone: (413) 775-4577 Fax: 413-775-4578 Email: arheingold@fourriverscharter.org