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Posted: 03-Nov-23
Location: Hopkins, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
Categories:
History/Social Studies
The Blake School seeks a creative and reflective Middle School social studies teacher who is eager to help students investigate both United States histories and global developments. The department guides student inquiry about contemporary issues by asking, “How did we get here?” The teacher will work collaboratively with partners within the department to design inquiry-based units within a grade-level curriculum.
The social studies team aspires to draw from best practices in project-based learning, historical thinking skills and media literacy to develop foundational skills in reading, research, academic conversation and writing. We are eager to meet candidates who have experience working with middle grades learners to foster a community committed to pluralism, curiosity and empathy.
This is a 1.0 FTE position beginning in 2024-25. Blake is particularly interested in candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity and lived experience that makes a community strong and empowers students to engage across differences. Blake provides substantial resources for professional learning in areas including adolescent development, learning differences and intercultural competence.
The committee will begin the review of applications Dec. 11. Blake will cover the travel and lodging costs for finalist candidates visiting from out of town.
About The Blake School
Blake is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational day school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Founded in 1900, Blake offers a rigorous education grounded in shared values — respect, love of learning, integrity, courage and a commitment to pluralism. Our campuses in Hopkins and Minneapolis unite 1,330 students from 50 neighborhoods served by 300 faculty and staff, creating a diverse and inclusive community. Blake’s mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and core values.
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