Middle School English and History Teacher

The Pingry School • Basking Ridge, NJ

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About The Position

The Pingry School seeks a dynamic and intellectually engaging Middle School English and History teacher to join its diverse community. The ideal candidate is committed to guiding young people as they hone their skills in English and history in a student-centered classroom. They demonstrate a real commitment and passion for teaching in the Middle School and thrive on the opportunity to engage with this unique age group. A person with consistently high standards, the candidate of choice seeks growth and learning every day, both personally and professionally, and inspires others to do the same through optimism and flexibility. A strong candidate is excited to work with other teachers not only in the Middle School but also in the other divisions, fostering a K-12 culture of collaboration, shared purpose, and teamwork. With robust interpersonal skills, the ideal candidate has a real desire to contribute to the school community by sharing their passions and engaging in additional efforts, such as coaching teams or supervising activities.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in English/History or a closely related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Rich knowledge of reading and writing pedagogy, literary analysis, English grammar, and World and United States history.
• Experience with and passion for teaching English and history at the Middle School level.
• Facility with various teaching tools, comfort with designing courses, and fluency in various modes of inquiry.
• Experience with advising students.
• Experience creating, supporting, and sustaining a culture of access and equity in English and history education.
• Dedication to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students.
• Ability to foster creative thinking and problem-solving in students.
• Ability to create a positive classroom environment that is safe, welcoming, and at the same time, intellectually challenging.
• Robust interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Dedication to partnering collaboratively with a team of talented faculty.
• Openness to feedback and professional growth.
• Comfort with incorporating the latest technology into your workflow, including Schoology, Zoom and the Google Suite of applications (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc.).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and ask for help when needed.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and pillars of the Pingry School, including a commitment to DEIB and the requisite skills to work cross-functionally with diverse constituency groups across the organization.

Responsibilities

• A full course load comprises four classes, including teaching two Middle School English classes, one Middle School History class, and providing substitute coverage within the Middle School to fulfill the fourth class requirement.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of approximately 10 students.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally on the development and execution of Middle School Project Week.
• Fulfill an additional 'plus one' requirement as assigned by the Middle School Director.
• Fulfill any additional duties as assigned by the Middle School Director and/or Middle School History and English Department Chairs.
• Participate in all required meetings, including faculty division meetings, scheduled collaboration times, professional development days, and beginning and end-of-year meetings.
• Participate in all required professional development activities.
• Provide extra support and supervision for students during flex and community times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree