Job Description

Job Title: Middle School History Teacher

Department: Middle School

Position Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Reports To (Position Title): Head of Middle School

Travel Requirements: Grade Level Trips

Position Summary

Are you a teacher who is passionate about how people, their problems, and their resulting decisions have shaped our country? Can you help students see the connections between “then” and “now”? Are you excited about teaching from a creative, constantly changing set of resources rather than a textbook? Does the thought of designing curriculum and actively collaborating across subject areas intrigue you?

Presbyterian School is seeking an experienced, dynamic professional to teach Middle School History as a component of an interdisciplinary Humanities course. This teacher will co-create curriculum and use progressive and innovative pedagogical approaches in its implementation.

A qualified candidate will enjoy the middle school student, value collaboration with others, and commit to child-centered learning that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving. Demonstrated experience teaching in a selective independent or public-school setting is required. A successful candidate will exhibit strong character and will commit to supporting the mission, programs and policies of Presbyterian School. The Middle School History Teacher is encouraged to discuss with leadership, opportunities for professional and social involvement with school and student activities.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, evaluates · and revises course curricula, content, materials and methods of instruction for humanities studies in an engaging classroom that encourages critical thinking, self-reflection and active listening
• Supervises students on school grounds, during snack/meal breaks, recess periods, assigned after school care dates and attends field trips
• Facilitates student project exhibits, including exchange of regular displays, as well as, coordinating special exhibits
• Engages with neighborhood museums for visits, meeting guest speakers and other programs in an effort to enhance the classroom curriculum
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other faculty on cross-divisional or cross-curricular projects
• Evaluates and gives feedback on students' class work, assignments, and papers
• Maintains student attendance records, progress, and other required records
• Partners with families through meaningful communication
• Sharing course content and insightful comments on student work in report cards
• Creating trusting relationships in an advisory setting as a leader of a small group of students within a grade level
• Assists with student behavior and reconciliations for students as required
• Chaperones grade level trips, including yearly overnight trip
• Engages in appropriate professional associations and pursues opportunities for professional development
• Provides first aid assistance to students and reports illnesses to the nurse
• Performs various other duties as assigned by leadership
• Embraces and embodies the unique and essential Mission of the School, demonstrating an understanding of the distinct principles of the school that reside at the heart of our mission statement “Family, School and Church united in the Support and Education of Each Child”

Qualifications

• 3 plus years’ experience teaching history or related humanities content in independent schools preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Education, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated leadership in school or education is required
• Teachers Certificate preferred
• Enjoys working in a high energy classroom and is skilled in facilitating an integrated and differentiated curriculum
• Willingness to embrace new paradigms of student learning
• Possesses computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google Drive, Shared Docs and Sheets or Microsoft equivalent
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to interact with a professional demeanor with staff, general public, and school personnel
• Effective prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure

Non-Physical Demands:

Change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working with others as part of a team, and irregular schedule may be required at times.

Physical Requirements of the Job:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Secured site facility must adhere to school policy and procedures while on school property.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

Laptop or iPad, phone, copier and fax.

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Presbyterian School seeks to attract qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body who are able to support and further the mission of the school. Accordingly, all positions on the faculty and administrative staff will be filled solely on the basis of merit and without reference to the applicant's age, sex, disability, ethnic or national origin. In light of the school's religious nature, it does reserve the right to consider an applicant's or employee's religious beliefs and practices in employment decisions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process should notify the Human Resource department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person