Job description

Saint Mark's in sunny Fort Lauderdale is seeking a dynamic Middle School Social Studies Teacher. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a beautiful campus, and amazing colleagues! If you are a motivated MS Social Studies Teacher, we'd love to speak with you!!

FUNCTION: Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instruction consistent with Saint Mark’s mission and philosophy.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop weekly lesson plans based on required components as well as individual class needs.
• Nurture professional relationships with students and their parents.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management, utilizing learning centers and student workstations.
• Differentiate and individualize instruction and develop student behavior modification techniques.
• Incorporate project-based learning into the curriculum.
• Maintain effective and timely two-way communication with parents regarding their children’s progress, performance, and areas of concern, and schedule parent conferences as required.
• Maintain thorough and accurate grades on an ongoing basis and meet report card deadlines using RenWeb (Student Information System).
• Integrate technology into the classroom as available and needed.
• Create and update grade-and course-specific curriculum map to ensure all required subject matter is covered during the school year.
• Conduct formal and informal group and individual diagnostic assessments in the areas of study. Administer periodic subject matter tests.
• Prepare students to be successful in a rigorous high school setting.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid in supervision on student field trips.
• Coordinate Assessments when required through the school year.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to learn and utilize tools and techniques that improve classroom effectiveness.
• Support recruitment and re-enrollment efforts.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and perform any other job-related duties as requested by any person authorized to give such instruction or assignments.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum bachelor’s degree (in Education preferred), State Professional Educators Certification or Statement of Eligibility preferred. Computer Skills: Google Suite

MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND CHECK

MUST HAVE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

About Saint Mark's Episcopal School

Saint Mark’s Episcopal School is a leading Fort Lauderdale independent school with a strong academic reputation as a parish day school. The school is an outreach mission of the Episcopal Church of St. Mark the Evangelist and adheres to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Episcopal Church. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church and School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will have the opportunity to work with faculty, administration and staff dedicated to providing the finest academic program as well as supporting a parish that is dedicated to renewing its people and its faith by welcoming everyone into God’s community.he school emphasizes academic excellence, an appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity, and service to the community. St. Mark’s celebrates the common ties among all people of faith, stressing spiritual development of students within their traditions. Respect for oneself and others is the bedrock upon which the school functions.The school’s faculty, administration and staff are dedicated to providing the finest academic program, emphasizing mastery of the basic fundamentals within a nurturing environment. St. Mark’s is a family-oriented, carin...g place where children love learning. The school’s students, teachers, parents, and board of trustees all exhibit a strong sense of pride and community.For students in early childhood through grade 8, the academic program provides a core curriculum with choices in enrichment programs. Award-winning art and music programs and the inclusive athletics program enhance the academic curriculum.In keeping with the tradition of Episcopal schools nationwide, Christian values permeate the environment; each child is respected for his or her own talents and aptitudes and is taught to respect others.

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