Middle School Religion Teacher

Middle School Religion and Social Studies Teacher

Overview:

The Summit Country Day School is a nationally recognized leader in character education and offers a compelling combination of small classes, caring faculty, academic rigor, and strong spiritual values. For more than a century, The Summit has maintained a proud legacy of excellence in independent, Catholic education. We offer a coeducational learning experience to students from Montessori 18 months through grade 12. The Summit is a place where values are affirmed, young minds are enriched, and dreams take flight. Learn more at www.summitcds.org.

Reporting to the Middle School Director, the Middle School Religion Teacher is a Middle School faculty member who will teach 3 bells of Religion and 2 bells of Social Studies for 6th grade students. This teacher provides a meaningful Catholic-based religion curriculum and helps students learn and apply concepts of faith. This teacher also has the content knowledge and pedagogical skill to engage students in project-based learning experiences in social studies classes.

Responsibilities:

• Teach grade 6 religion and social studies.
• Serve as an advisor for a group of grade 6 students and as an active member of the grade 6 team.
• Participate as an active member of the religion and social studies departments.
• Attend faculty and administrative meetings as needed.
• Assist with middle school duties as needed.
• Support the philosophy, policies and goals of the school and adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
• Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
• Plan, implement, and supervise the religious education program in accordance with the goals, policies, procedures, philosophy, and curriculum of the school.
• Work with the other religion teachers and the Religious Education Coordinator to develop and implement the school campus ministry program.
• Deliver a social studies curriculum with collaborative and project-based experiences that foster students’ critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Monitor student progress, provide timely feedback, and maintain appropriate student records.
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in middle school education specific to teaching religion and social studies, classroom management and social-emotional learning.
• Adapt the classroom program and provide necessary accommodations to meet the needs of individual students.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the classroom and advisement.
• Provide necessary and effective parent communication, including parent/student conferences and back-to-school night.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic with current Basic Catechetical Certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in theology, ministry, history, education, or related field is required.
• A minimum of two years of middle school teaching experience is preferable.
• Current Ohio teaching certification/license preferred.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of best practices for middle child education.
• Demonstrate a passion for driving student learning and success.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Google Workspace for Education.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person