Details
Posted: 11-May-22
Location: Owings Mills, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
History/Social Studies
Garrison Forest School is seeking a creative and dynamic individual for a full-time faculty position in our Middle School as a History Teacher commencing August 2022. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic educator who brings an energetic and contemporary approach to history education. This position reports to the Head of the Middle School and meets with the History Department Chair. Major duties and responsibilities include:
- Teach multiple grades of history in the Middle School (6th-8th) with a course-load that could include some combination of Geography & American History
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter
- Serve as an advisor to a group of Middle School students in one particular grade level
- Work alongside the Middle School Administrative team to build a meaningful learning experience for students
- Work alongside grade-level teams to build cross-curricular connections and interdisciplinary projects
- Create a secure and stimulating environment in which students grow in both autonomy and the ability to work and interact together
- Take responsibility for being a role model by maintaining an environment that fosters respect among students and colleagues
- Possess strong communication skills, a patient and thorough understanding of early adolescence and the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues
- Contribute to the life of the School by chaperoning Middle School field trips as well as one weekend activity for the Residential Life program and several weekend activities for the Middle School
School Overview:
Garrison Forest School, located in Baltimore County, Maryland, is an independent, non-sectarian day and boarding school educating girls in grades K-12, with a coed preschool. GFS offers a national and international boarding program for girls in grades 8-12. Founded in 1910 and set on a stunning 110-acre campus in suburban Owings Mills, Garrison Forest offers a program with a wealth of opportunities in Academics, the Arts, and Athletics. Confident, creative and compassionate, GFS girls are encouraged to be fully engaged within the school and with the local and global community around them as they develop their passions and their own authentic voices in a spirited and joyful environment.
Candidates should support the Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Respect of Garrison Forest School. Garrison Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or disability in its employment policies and other school-administered programs. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Application Process:
Candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: humanresources@gfs.org. Information can be mailed to Vanessa Griffin, Assistant to the Head of School, Garrison Forest School, 300 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117. No telephone calls, please.
Qualifications:
- B.A. degree or equivalent – Master’s degree desirable
- Prior experience working with children in a school
- GFS seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices. Demonstrated ability working in a diverse community is essential.