Description

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1898, serving diverse students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women, it is a vibrant community of more than 500 students, 120 faculty and staff, and 2,500 active alumnae. To learn more about our distinguished academic program, please review our school overview here. CSG’s bucolic 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with the artistic, civic, and shopping experiences that belie the ease of lifestyle that the city affords its residents. CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well-prepared for life beyond CSG.

Columbus School for Girls seeks to hire an energetic and creative full-time Middle School Humanities Teacher to begin in the 2024-2025 academic year. This position also includes the potential for leadership in roles such as grade-level dean, club advisor, affinity/alliance group leader, etc. CSG offers a competitive salary, benefits, professional opportunities, and welcomes candidates who add to the diversity of the school community.

Characteristics, Qualities, Values & Competencies:

• A belief in the endless capacity and promise of girls with a commitment to the mission of CSG.
• A student-centered educator who emphasizes inquiry, and innovation and balances the importance of depth and breadth of knowledge.
• Provides active learning experiences, supports student’s intellectual curiosity, creates a secure environment to support learning, and assists students with their growing independence. 
• Dedicated to motivating and inspiring students to achieve their highest potential; and building strong home and school partnerships. 
• An individual with a growth mindset, and a joy and passion for learning and education.
• Eager to work collaboratively with colleagues; committed to developing an equitable and inclusive classroom and community, and dedicated to making positive contributions to the student experience both inside and outside the classroom.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment, agility, and the capacity to pivot as needed.
• Committed to improving their practice through peer observation and professional development.
• Possesses facility with academic technology, excellent organizational skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
• High emotional intelligence, strong cultural competence, and a demonstrated belief in the value of a diverse and multicultural community.

Major Functions and Responsibilities:

• Teach classes for grades 6-8
  • The teaching load is mostly English classes with some history 
  • The English Language Arts instruction includes
    • Reading for fluency, comprehension, analysis, and appreciation
    • Students develop distinct voices in a variety of writing tasks and rhetorical modes, including research, narration, exposition, argumentation, and creative writing.
    • Critical thinking, presentation skills, vocabulary, and grammar study.
  • The history curriculum in middle school includes both ancient civilizations and United States history.
• Lead an advisory group. 
• Participate actively in the life of the school, including leading clubs and/or activities, chaperoning school trips (including a potential overnight trip), and possibly coaching. 
• Potential leadership responsibilities (Form Level Dean, Club Advisor, Affinity/Alliance Groups, etc.)

Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Ability to teach a scope of different grade levels and academic disciplines, History specifically
• Strong candidates will have at least three years of experience teaching.

Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at:  https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/careers and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume.

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.