Job Summary: Roycemore School seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic middle school social studies teacher to join our intimate, student-centered team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching social studies through a cross-curricular humanities lens to middle school students (grades 5-8) and committed to developing lifelong learners who excel academically, professionally, and personally. The teacher should be articulate and possess enthusiasm and expertise for history, geography, civics, global citizenship, and multiculturalism.
Essential Functions
- Creates and teaches grade-level, yearlong social studies courses
- Plans and delivers engaging and effective social studies lessons aligned with priority standards within a standards-aligned teaching and learning framework.
- Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student’s varying needs and interests
- Integrates technology and multimedia resources to enhance student learning.
- Prepares engaging and robust course materials such as syllabi, presentations, homework assignments, handouts, rubrics, etc.
- Evaluates, provides feedback for, and grades students’ classwork, assignments, and papers
- Compiles, administers, and grades examinations
- Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods
- Uses effective class management techniques to ensure effective learning within a productive learning environment
- Sponsors student clubs and/or coaches an athletic team
- Serves as an adviser to students, guiding them in academic, extracurricular, social, and personal development and acting as primary liaison to parents/ guardians
- Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of Middle School program
- Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Maintains expertise in subject matter through professional development
- Regularly attends faculty meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Middle School Division Head
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate work in subject matter and/or education
- A minimum of three years teaching experience teaching middle/high school Humanities/Social Studies courses, preferably in an independent school environment
- Strong background in teaching social studies through a cross-curricular, integrated humanities approach
- Ability to leverage a strong social studies/history background to build on students’ curiosity and increase motivation and confidence to engage in deep, Socratic discussions and thoughtful responses to compelling, authentic questions.
- Experience leading seminar-style discussions
- A strong passion for teaching and commitment to student learning and development
- Excellence in classroom management techniques
- Ability to interface and communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members
- Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising, and supporting students outside the classroom
- Embraces authentic assessment, innovative pedagogies, and project-based learning
- Enthusiasm for professional development
- Comfortable using online texts, iPads, Learning Management Systems, and computer systems
- Working knowledge of Macintosh operating systems
- Experience with G-Suite (Google Apps) for Education (preferred)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to inclusion and issues of social justice and equity
- Ability to use basic office equipment
For best consideration please email or send cover letter and resume with three references to
Adrienne Floro:
Afloro@roycemoreschool.org
Middle School Division Head
Roycemore School
1200 Davis St.
Evanston, IL 60201
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
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Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person