Details
Posted: 20-Jan-23
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
Categories:
History/Social Studies
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
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 to welcome an Upper School History and Social Studies Teacher into our community of educators that actively strive to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. Our candidates should demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding for 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 unyielding curiosity and a growth mindset.
Reports to: Head of Upper School
As an Upper School History and Social Studies Teacher at Ravenscroft, here is what you get to do:
The successful candidate is an experienced educator with a passion for teaching history and social studies. 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 sections, including both core courses and electives reflecting the candidate’s passion and expertise
- Designing and delivering lessons that focus on both the fundamentals of course material and authentic applications in support of 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
- 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)
- Serving on committees and/or leading an active student club. Experience and interest in coaching a sport is highly desirable
- 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, History/Social Studies Education, or a related field; Masters degree and experience teaching Upper School history/social studies highly desirable.
About Ravenscroft School
Ravenscroft School is an all gender independent day school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 1,205 students enrolled in grades preschool through 12th grade.
Ravenscroft School Mission Statement: "The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world."
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