Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12)

SUMMARY

Marist School, a co-educational, college-preparatory, Catholic school, seeks a high school social studies/history teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Teaching candidates must have a degree in the field or equivalent, along with the ability and willingness to contribute to the athletic or extra-curricular life of the school. Experience teaching AP World History and AP Macroeconomics is preferred. This full-time faculty member is hired by the Principal and reports additionally to the Social Studies Department Chair and Academic Dean.

SCOPE OR RESPONSIBILITY

This position is responsible for the instruction and evaluation of students, providing student feedback, maintaining good order in the classroom by managing student conduct, taking daily attendance, and providing a moral and ethical role model both on and off campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS     

• Instruct students in a manner that is faithful to the Catholic Church and its teachings.
• Deliver essential content as outlined in the course description and required by the Department Chair.
• Evaluate students frequently using best practices of authentic assessments, both formative and summative.
• Give frequent feedback to students regarding their progress in the course.
• Keep grades up-to-date in the online grading software.
• Differentiate instruction based on student learning styles and needs.
• Provide assistance and intervention for students who would benefit from it.
• Attend to parent concerns and communicate with parents when their child is struggling in a manner that is professional and compassionate.
• Maintain positive rapport with students
• Keep current in areas of pedagogy, skills, and content.
• Set annual professional development goals aimed at advancing the quality of teaching and learning.
• Embrace a spirit of collaboration with colleagues.
• Serve as a student Advisor (grades 9-12) or a Foundations House Leader (grades 7-8).
• Interact professionally with adults and students within the guidelines of the Boundaries Policy.
• Maintain professional standards of dress and grooming.
• Be present in a classroom or designated area during the assigned times from 8:00am-3:30pm, as well as at other times outside of the school day as required by the Principal.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Record daily student attendance.
• Attend regular meetings, departmental, faculty, etc.
• Be present at school masses and assemblies and supervise students.

RISK MANAGEMENT STANDARDS

Specific abuse risk management standards are summarized as follows.

• Adhere to boundaries with students.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job-specific abuse management responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in education or in the primary teaching area is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. Transcripts must be submitted.
• Teaching experience in a Catholic or an independent school is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) references.
• A completed background check.
• A completed drug and illegal substances screen.