Middle School History Teacher (Immediate)
About The Position
As a teacher with Scholars Academies, you will be student-facing the majority of the day. You will work closely with your grade team and the instructional leadership team to internalize, and in some cases develop curriculum; provide high-quality instruction; track and measure student progress; create a positive classroom and school culture, and to engage in reflection and continuous improvement. You will also be asked to act as a class advisor for our community of students, providing mentor and support during their high school career. As a team, we will work together to prepare students with the skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being to excel academically, lead in their communities, and realize their best possible selves.
Requirements
- Expertise teaching History/Social Studies at the Middle School level or above
- A Bachelor’s Degree or higher (required)
- Appropriate NYS certification (highly preferred)
- Hold yourself to high professional and ethical standards
- Experience with or excitement about researching best practices in anti-racist pedagogy
- Enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities
- Believe that every student can and will learn when provided with a quality education
- Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students who historically have not had equitable access to education opportunities
- Willingness to be flexible in your role and adapt to school and student needs
- Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development
- A minimum of two-year’s experience in relevant educational positions
Responsibilities
- Internalize, and in some cases develop curriculum
- Provide high-quality instruction
- Track and measure student progress
- Create a positive classroom and school culture
- Engage in reflection and continuous improvement
- Act as a class advisor for students, providing mentor and support
- Embody and effectively model core values for students to exhibit and practice them
- Set ambitious goals based on backwards planning, demonstrating locus of control, and aligned with an overall vision for student success, content to be learned, personal knowledge of students, and overall instructional context
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of content and effective pedagogy, evidenced by clear and objective-driven instruction and meaningful student engagement through active learning practices
- Set clear expectations and institute routines to establish and maintain a purposeful, supportive, and fun environment for learning, in which students feel safe, valued, and respected by adults and their peers
- Build a classroom community where restorative practices are actively modeled and used to navigate student and community challenges
- Serve as Advisor to 10-15 students, motivating students across academic skill levels and cultivating students’ social-emotional awareness and well-being
- Demonstrate a Team First mindset, through proactive contributions to the community, and advance his/her practice through reflection, development opportunities, participation in the professional community, and actively engaging families and community members
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
