Details
Posted: 11-Apr-22
Location: Orange Park, Florida
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
History/Social Studies
Salary Details:
Compensation and Benefits
The position is for the academic year starting in August 2022. A salary commensurate with experience, degree attainment, and qualifications is paid to employees annually. Full time employees are eligible for our benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, tuition remission, professional development/education funds and the ability to participate in the school’s 403(b) retirement program.
Position Description and Qualifications
St. Johns Country Day School, a K-12 college preparatory school in Orange Park, Florida, seeks a full-time History teacher for its Middle School division for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.
The teacher will be responsible for teaching Ancient Civilizations, United States Civics, and Human Geography. A deep understanding of subject material is a must, as is a positive, team-first attitude. The ideal candidate will inspire young minds, construct meaningful lessons centered around analyses of primary and secondary sources, and demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in his/her teaching approach.
Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to classroom duties, other responsibilities will include acting as an adviser, writing student progress reports, collaborating with faculty and parents, and other faculty duties as needed. St. Johns encourages faculty to participate and/or create clubs based on their interests as well, both to bridge the gap between teacher and student and to share their unique skills and talents.
Other Requirements Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains an engaging, secure, and stimulating classroom environment that fosters respect among students and colleagues as students grow in both autonomy and the ability to work and interact together.
- Cultivates positive professional relationships with students, families and staff.
- Contributes to the broader school community by participating in activities, events, and trips outside the classroom.
- Actively collaborates with colleagues across grade level, subject area and interdisciplinary teams.
- Seeks out and participates in opportunities for professional growth and development that result in the implementation of applicable current, modern teaching practices.
- Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to effectively innovate and collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Strong proficiency and adaptability in educational technology and modern pedagogy.
- A growth mindset and ability to meet a diversity of students where they are.