The Meadows School seeks a full-time Upper School History teacher to cover a leave of absence during the first half of the 2024-2025 school year. The position begins early August and ends approximately 12 weeks later. It includes teaching AP US History and Honors European History. Candidates should have experience, training, and/or a demonstrated interest in teaching History in a student-centered classroom at the secondary school level. Candidates should be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued and where openness to growth is the norm. Additionally, candidates will be expected to share in the day-to-day life of the school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Teaching experience in grades 6-12 History
• Clear, consistent and respectful communicator with excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to problem solve and collaborate
• Efficient time management and the ability to take on many tasks at once and prioritize them by importance and relevance.
• Good at problem-solving quickly under pressure and outstanding critical thinking abilities
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Google platforms (Google Docs, Sheets, Presentations, etc) as well as experience with LMS like Blackboard, Canvas, or other online course management, assignment-posting systems
• Pass a background check
• Upstanding ethics and integrity
• A passion for learning and sharing your knowledge with others

Responsibilities

• Assume teaching responsibilities including but not limited to lesson planning, assessment, grading and reporting
• Stay current with curriculum and 21st century learning
• Incorporate project based learning, educational technology, differentiated learning, and cultural competency in lessons
• Perform duties such as supervising recess and lunch; being an advisor, grade team member
• Attend professional development meetings
• Maintain all documentation connected with the curriculum and students
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Perform duties as assigned by the division head

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $163.99 - $197.49 per day

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• History

School type:

• Private school

Work Location: In person