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Title:  Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Position:  10-Month Position

Start Date: August 2023

Direct Report:  Middle School Director

Position Summary: 

Maclay Middle School seeks a dynamic, skilled, and creative Social Studies teacher to teach in the middle school (6^th, 7^th, or 8^th), serve as an advisor, and collaborate with a collegial and skilled team of faculty.

As a teacher and advisor, this person will serve as an integral member of the grade level team and Social Studies department. Deep knowledge of and appreciation for teaching Social Studies from multiple perspectives, as well as creating an environment that encourages learning, motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to establish and continue a firm foundation to perpetuate the learning experience. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in teaching middle school, the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, and a desire to be part of an independent school community. Candidates should have experience integrating technology in the classroom and the ability to differentiate instruction to effectively work with a range of learners. Additional responsibilities include serving as an advisor, full participation in the life of the school, leading a club, serving as an athletic coach, or other initiative.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Middle School, the Middle School Social Studies Teacher will be responsible for the following:

• Instruction, curriculum development, and extended classroom activities in the field of social studies.
• Use of the latest research, tools, and data to inform and enrich the experience for students.
• Guide students in developing skills essential to effective life-long learning practices including creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
• Make interdisciplinary connections by teaming with colleagues.
• Model a growth mindset regarding best practices and important trends in curriculum, pedagogy, educational technology, and co-curricular activities.
• Serve as an advisor; participate in the life of the middle school through leading a club, serving as an athletic coach, or other initiative.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• An advanced degree in Education focusing on the subject area
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of classroom teaching
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, an educational philosophy and worldview consistent with the mission and goals of Maclay School
• Experience working as part of an academic team and facilitating a collaborative, trusting atmosphere among colleagues
• A genuine ability to “connect” with and advocate for young people
• Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to use sound judgement
• A strong desire to contribute to school life beyond the classroom

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy and complete the online application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

**It is the policy of Maclay School not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.**

About Maclay School

Maclay School was founded in 1968 by a group of parents who wished to provide their children with educational resources that would enable each student to develop to the fullest- academically, morally, emotionally, and physically. The school was named in honor of Alfred Barmore Maclay, Jr., a World War II veteran who died of polio in 1953. His mother, Mrs. Alfred B. Maclay, Sr., was a benefactor and loyal friend of the school. Over the years, family members, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mettler, generously donated the land upon which the school now sits. During Maclay's first year, a nine-member faculty taught grades 1-8. Each year following, one grade level was added until the first class graduated in 1972. Our Kindergarten opened in 1975, and Pre-K began in 1989. Today, Maclay has a student body of about 1,000 students and 100 faculty members. At the end of our 50th year in 2018, our 3,000th graduate walked across the commencement stage.

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