Grade 8 English Teacher - one-year Reporting to: the Middle School Principal Hours: full time Start date: August, 2026 This role is a one-year fixed-term position. Overall purpose The middle school English teacher is responsible for delivering an English curriculum in an engaging, stimulating and effective manner, using varied instructional strategies. Summary of duties Teach four sections of Grade 8 English Serve as a Grade 8 advisor: build positive relationships with advisees and their families, deliver advisory curriculum, coach advisees with social, emotional, and academic topics, liaise with team teachers Plan, teach, and assess in close alignment with grade level teaching partner Collaborate with grade-level team teachers to support student well-being and academic progress, as well as the advisory curriculum and various team initiatives Coordinate curriculum with other members of the English department, and liaise with other departments where appropriate Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in English education by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis Monitor and evaluate students'' progress, prepare for parent conferences, complete report cards, etc. Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students at all times Organize and participate in field trips to facilitate active learning, including bonding days and a week-long trip ..... full job details .....