What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Studies Teacher position at Archdiocese of Washington?
Job Description:
The Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a dedicated and passionate Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868.
We are committed to educating young women in a Christ-centered community that values diversity, developing women of courage, compassion, and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual, and intellectual challenges of the world.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach World History and Advanced Placement (AP) History courses, with potential opportunities to teach additional courses and electives.
- Demonstrate effective classroom management skills to create a student-centered and engaging learning environment.
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with departmental curriculum and objectives.
- Use diverse instructional strategies to provide support to students of varying ability levels.
- Evaluate student progress through assessments, maintain accurate records, and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues to align course pacing, major assessments, and curricular development.
- Incorporate appropriate educational technology into the teaching environment.
- Maintain professional competence through professional development and in-service activities.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives and participate in school-wide academic review processes.
- Serve as an advisor and engage in additional school-related duties as needed.
- Potential opportunities to supervise after-school activities based on interest and institutional needs.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in History, Social Studies Education, or a related field required.
- Master's Degree in History, Education, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three years of high school teaching experience preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in teaching World History and Advanced Placement (AP) History courses.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Flexibility in adapting to changing schedules and school needs.
- Enthusiasm for teaching in an all-girls Catholic school setting.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Experience teaching additional Advanced Placement (AP) courses such as Comparative Government and Politics.
- Interest in interdisciplinary teaching opportunities.
- Background in diverse educational experiences such as research methods, or specialized social science fields.
- Commitment to fostering a learning environment that reflects diverse perspectives and histories.
