Humanities Teacher, English, Grades 6-8

Responsibilities

• Teach an integrated humanities curriculum to middle school students in a K-8 setting
• Work to ensure academic excellence by fully knowing students and adapting curricula to meet their needs
• Collaborate in the design and implementation of an integrated curriculum
• Act as an advisor to a group of middle school students
• Commit to the academic and social mission of the school, which requires differentiation to meet the needs of a diverse community
• Chaperone overnight and/or extended grade-level trips, as applicable, in support of the teaching team, student experience, and the academic and advisory program
• Fulfilling all duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the school’s Guidebook and the organization’s code of conduct
• Keep careful anecdotal and assessment records to write accurate, comprehensive student reports that reflect student growth and support their future education
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

• B.A./B.S. degree in Education, Humanities or or an equivalent degree or educational qualification from an accredited college or university
• At least two years of full-time teaching experience in K-8 public or independent schools beyond student teaching
• Teaching experience at the middle-school level, and demonstrated knowledge of adolescents
• Experience working with web-based technologies and applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Wide-ranging intellectual and educational interests

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field
• Knowledge of Spanish
• Knowledge of latest research and thinking about humanities education
• Familiarity with new technologies