23.24 Middle School Humanities Teacher
Reports to: Middle School Director
Job Summary
Working as a teacher at Columbia Independent School requires a wide variety of abilities but also offers
a deeply rewarding experience. This is a school where you will know your students well and be their
learning guides over time not only in your content area but also in their social-emotional growth. The
teacher must have a deep curiosity about and proficiency understanding of the humanities broadly
defined, including but not limited to English style, literature, history, and the social sciences, as well as
a love for the subject that can be transferred to the students of various ages, abilities, and interests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Seeking teachers with the ability and desire to teach all or some of the following: 6th Grade
English, 6th Grade Introduction to Social Studies, one or more middle- or upper-school elective
courses (based on candidate expertise and interest).

Update and create rigorous and engaging curriculum in conjunction with the departmental goals
Work with students on an individual basis (as needed) outside of regularly scheduled class

times
Provide regular feedback (written and verbal) to students and parents
Update learning management course page assignments on a daily basis
Update electronic grade books on a regular basis
Attend faculty, divisional, and departmental meetings as scheduled
Prepare progress reports and conduct conferences for students and parents
Collaborate with other departments on cross-curricular connections

Other Duties

Serve as an advisor to a group of 10-12 students
Serve as an advisor for an academic club or social activity
Provide support for and chaperone middle school functions (field trips, socials, etc.)
Attend professional development opportunities
Model life-long learning through personal and professional growth
Serve as an ambassador for the school at Open Houses and other admissions or public

relations activities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in the humanities or related field
Teaching experience preferred
Demonstrated passion for working with students of middle and/or upper school ages and an

understanding of the developmental needs of the age groups
Working knowledge of current technology used in humanities education, with a willingness to

learn more
Commitment to the success of every student
Proven collaborator and team member
Innovative and optimistic thinker
Life-long learner with a growth mindset
Interest in sponsoring Speech & Debate or Model UN is a plus

How to Apply
Please submit the following to resumes@cislions.org: Letter of Interest, Statement of Educational
Philosophy, and Resumé/CV.