Freshman English Teacher

Job Description

Mission Statement:

Cardinal Newman School is a Catholic middle and high school whose mission is to provide an academically rigorous Christian education to young men and women from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. We challenge our students to embrace truth, pursue academic excellence, act with integrity, lead courageously, work for justice, and engage in generous service. We are a community where every student is known, the dignity of all is appreciated, and apparent and potential gifts are developed in mind, body, and spirit. CNS is accredited and has a long history of providing excellent college preparatory education to both Catholic and non-Catholic students.

Description:

Cardinal Newman School of Columbia, South Carolina is accepting applications for a dependable English teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. The candidate will be skilled in developing students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills and will employ a variety of instructional strategies to ensure that all students are challenged to progress toward mastery of complex concepts. The candidate must be able to integrate technology in a one-to-one classroom environment. Course levels will include college preparatory and honors Freshman level English classes. New teacher orientation begins on August 4th.
Primary Responsibilities:
•Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the
school.
•Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the
school and Diocese.
•Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
•Understanding the curriculum and developing schedules, lesson plans, and teaching
methods that will help students cover the required content.
•Be familiar with prescribed novels, poetry, and additional resources for lesson planning.
•Preparing and delivering lessons that are stimulating and clear.
•Encourage classroom participation by all.
•Setting up tests, assignments, and projects and grading students fairly.
•Ensuring appropriate resources and consultation times are available to students.
•Maintain strict records of student attendance, participation, homework, lab work, and
test results.
•Organizing guest speakers, literary events, and appropriate field trips, obtaining
parental permission for all students involved, and ensuring student safety when outside
the school.
•Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other continuing
education programs.
•Handling various administration functions, which include updating student records and
keeping track of lab supplies, tools, and equipment.
•Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in English or a related discipline, or teaching certification, although a
master's or above is preferred.
•Teaching certification is preferred.
•Knowledge of teaching styles is recommended.
•Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to inspire and motivate students.
•Strong multitasking skills.

To apply, please submit a resume, a non-official college transcript, and the contact information for two references (references will not be contacted until after an interview) to hr@cnhs.org. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Moving expenses and signing bonus are negotiable. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.

About the Employer

Originally founded in 1858 by the Ursulilne sisters, Cardinal Newman opened on the parish grounds of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Columbia as both Ursuline and Catholic High schools respecitively until moving to Forest Drive in 1961, where it remained until December 2015. In January 2016, Cardinal Newman opened a state-of-the-art, 50-acre campus at 2945 Alpine Road. Cardinal Newman School is a coeducational institution providing a well-rounded education in a college preparatory atmosphere for students in grades seven through twelve. A wide range of athletics, cocurricular and extracurricular actitives are also provided. Cardinal Newman School does not descriminate on the basis of color, national or ethnic origin in any of its policies, practices or procedures.