Middle School History Teacher

Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School employs individuals who are committed to upholding our mission of forming honorable men and women through a classical education grounded in a Christ-centered worldview. All faculty are expected to understand and promote the mission, standards, and policies of the School.

We are seeking a passionate and dependable Middle School History Teacher to join our team. This position will require an individual who is able to handle a wide range of responsibilities including administrative tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Ability to teach:
  • 8th Grade US History (4 sections)
• Schedule and prepare students for written and oral examinations.
• Differentiate instruction using multiple strategies to support a range of learning needs.
• Design formative and summative assessments that provide useful data to guide instruction and measure student progress.
• Analyze student data to guide instructional decisions, refine lessons, and provide triggered support.
• Create and maintain a well-organized, supportive learning environment that attends to students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.
• Provide the structure and support students need to work independently while holding them to high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Maintains accurate records using both the learning management system, VeraCross.
• Serve as a homeroom teacher.
• Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school.
• Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
• Attend all faculty and staff meetings and required special events (e.g., open houses, Spaghetti Supper, Fall Fair).
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education / Certification:        Bachelor’s degree required

Experience Required:              Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Required Knowledge:              Proficiency in MS Office, Google Docs

Classification:                     Exempt         

Skills / Abilities:

• Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instruction
• Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others
• Able to communicate complex information clearly
• Ability to communicate with and motivate children
• Willingness to contribute to the general welfare of the school and its students beyond the classroom
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to coordinate well with other departments and personnel
• Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
• Ethical conduct

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained.

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