Social Studies Substitute Teacher

Academy of Mt. St. Ursula

330 Bedford Park Blvd.

Bronx, NY 10459

Academy of Mount St. Ursula is seeking a long-term substitute teacher (November-May) for their Social Studies Department.

The successful candidate will:

• Commit to the Mission and Vision of Academy of Mount St. Ursula
• Prepare all students for success with New York State Regents Social Studies exams; place an equal emphasis on developing students' historical thinking skills by inviting them to develop compelling questions, conduct research by analyzing primary and secondary sources, construct academic arguments, and engage in lively debate on historical and current issues
• Help students see the relevance of history, economics, and global studies in their everyday lives, as well as equip their students with the tools necessary to be critical consumers, active global citizens, and innovative problem solvers within modern day society

Qualifications/Skills

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master's degree and NYS Certification is preferred
• Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Regents
• Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
• Experience working with educational technology

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee