High School English Instructor

Sioux Center High School is seeking a highly motivated English Instructor for the 2025-2026 academic year.  This position's primary teaching responsibilities will be alongside a department of 3 additional strong and collaborative English educators. 

We are looking for a passionate English instructor to join our high school team.  The ideal candidate will develop amd implement engaging lesson plans, assess and support student progress, and create a positive classroom environment.  Key responsibilities include delivering clear instruction, managing classroom behavior, and collaborating with colleagues and parents.  Qualifications include appropriate state teaching licensure and certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum)
• Iowa Teaching License (with appropriate endorsements)
• Mandatory Reporter: Child Abuse
• Mandatory Reporter: Dependent Adult Abuse

Responsibilities

• Teach English language skills: Teach grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and composition
• Teach literature: Assign books and essays, and help students interpret them
• Create lesson plans: Design engaging lesson plans that encourage student participation
• Create a positive classroom environment: Create a classroom atmosphere that encourages student participation and enthusiasm for learning
• Collaborate with other faculty: Work with other faculty members to ensure the curriculum meets educational standards
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
• Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
• Implement instructional programs within guidelines of district curriculum.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Maintain an inventory of classroom instructional supplies, textbooks, and materials, and exercise control of the care of the same.
• Be informed of the educational philosophy, goals, and policies of the district.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintain district policies and regulations.
• Participate in initiating, implementing and coordinating any changes in curriculum.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the building administration and in compliance with the negotiated agreement.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

 Desired Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for teaching and working with young people
• Time management
• Strong decision making and problem solving
• Proficiency with computer applications

Employment Information:

• FLSA Classification: Exempt, full-time
• Salary based on education, experience, and/or qualifications
• Benefits:
  • Health, Life, and LTD insurance;
  • IPERS retirement benefits;
  • Personal and Sick Leave allocations

Position open until filled.  To apply, please send letter of interest, resume, teacher application, transcripts and a copy of teaching certificate & credentials to: humanresources@scwarriors.org   Teaching application available on school website: https://www.scwarriors.org/en-us/job-opportunities-ca2ae872