Details
Posted: 03-May-22
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
History/Social Studies
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Ravenscroft School is an all gender independent day school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 1,205 students enrolled in grades preschool through 12th grade.
We are looking for an Economics Teacher to join our community of educators that actively strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. Our candidates should demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding of the diverse backgrounds in our community; place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff and parents; be able to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds; and have the capacity to model an attitude of curiosity and a growth mindset.
Reports to: Head of Upper School
As an Economics Teacher at Ravenscroft, here is what you get to do:
The experienced educator should bring a passion for teaching history and social studies and a special interest and proficiency in Economics (especially AP-level courses in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics). The teacher’s lessons are student-centered and infused with both theory and practice, and they skillfully incorporate technology and creativity. Other responsibilities and competencies include:
- Teaching five classes including Economics (at both the college preparatory and Advanced Placement levels) and other courses reflecting the candidate’s passion and expertise
- Designing lessons that support the Ravenscroft mission to “nurture individual potential and prepare students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world”
- Exhibiting superior teaching skills that demonstrate best practices, including inquiry-based learning, differentiated instruction, and facilitation
- Demonstrating cultural competence and the ability to connect with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and parents
- Advising approximately 12 students and facilitating the integration of Ravenscroft’s “Lead from Here” curriculum
- Demonstrating effective technology skills, including the ability to use Ravenscroft’s learning management systems (Canvas and Veracross)
- Having an interest in serving on committees, leading a student club and/or coaching.
- Having experience supporting social emotional learning inside and outside of the classroom; an eagerness and ability to support our Lead From Here curriculum
- Demonstrating a growth mindset and the ability to receive feedback, adapt to different learners’ needs, and become a valued colleague in a strong and cohesive department
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in History/Social Studies or History/Social Studies Education, MA in History/Social Studies or MEd/MAT in History/Social Studies highly desirable; experience teaching Economics or other social studies courses preferred. Ability and willingness to coach a sport is highly desirable.