Responsibilities

As a dynamic and growing organization, responsibilities will evolve; however, core areas of focus include:

Instruction Delivery & Curriculum Development (65%)

• Deliver engaging and rigorous instruction in alignment with state standards, college readiness assessments,  and school priorities.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, including hands-on activities, project-based learning, and technology integration.
• Regularly assess student progress using a combination of formative and summative assessments to guide instruction.
• Provide students with clear, actionable feedback that supports growth and mastery.

Student Engagement & Support (20%)

• Build strong relationships with students, fostering a culture of high expectations, accountability, and support.
• Serve as an Advisory teacher, mentoring a small group of students in academic and personal growth for their entire middle school experience at Quest Forward
• Differentiate instruction and provide targeted interventions to ensure all students succeed.
• Collaborate with support personnel to meet the needs of all learners.
• Contribute to the development of a strong school culture within the school through tutoring, clubs, or extracurricular opportunities.

Collaboration & Professional Growth (10%)

• Work closely with fellow teachers and school leadership to align curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies.
• Participate in school-wide professional development to continuously refine instructional practice, including regular data and assessment reflection cycles.
• Engage in feedback cycles with the Associate Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Principal to improve teaching effectiveness.

Family & Community Engagement (5%)

• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, celebrating successes and addressing challenges proactively
• Participate in school events, family conferences, and outreach efforts to build strong relationships with families and the community

Ideal Candidate Experiences

• 3+ years of teaching experience, preferably in middle school or high school English or Social Studies/History 
• Strong track record of student achievement 
• Experience designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students of varying levels
• Proven academic growth for students below grade level with interventions
• Experience integrating technology into humanities instruction, particularly to enhance student engagement 

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Deep belief in all students’ potential and a commitment to holding high academic and behavioral expectations
• A growth mindset, constantly seeking to refine and improve instructional practice
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Passion for English and/or History  education and making humanities relevant and engaging for students
• Readiness to go above and beyond, including putting in extra time in and outside of your role, to build Quest Forward’s college prep school