Santa Fe Prep seeks a thoughtful, dynamic, and collaborative 8th Grade Global Studies
Teacher to join our middle school humanities team. The ideal candidate will have
experience teaching middle school students in social studies or related disciplines and
will bring a strong commitment to helping students make sense of the world through
geographic, political, cultural, and historical lenses.
This course serves as a foundational experience designed to prepare students for future
history and world studies coursework. Global Studies emphasizes the five themes of
geography, comparative systems of government, globalization, world regions, and current
events, while intentionally building the academic and organizational skills students need
to thrive in high school. A successful candidate will foster curiosity, critical thinking, and
civic discourse, while supporting students in developing strong study habits, writing
skills, and research practices. The teacher will bring flexibility, creativity, and a
collaborative spirit to a school culture grounded in curiosity, respect, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach an 8th grade Global Studies course focused on the five themes of
  geography, world regions, globalization, forms of government, world religions, and
  current events.
• Design engaging lessons and assessments that emphasize critical thinking, civic
  discourse, and culturally responsive perspectives.
• Support students in developing essential academic skills, including note-taking,
  study strategies, organization, and time management.
• Teach and reinforce structured writing skills, including thesis development and the
  use of evidence.
• Guide students in analyzing primary and secondary sources, including political
  cartoons, current news media, and historical texts.
• Facilitate research projects using appropriate tools and methodologies, including
  source evaluation and citation practices.
• Integrate current events into the curriculum to help students connect course content to the contemporary world.
• Collaborate with humanities colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and learning experiences aligned with Prep’s mission and values.
• Participate fully in school life beyond the classroom—advising a group of ~10 students, attending outdoor education trips and community service efforts, sponsoring a club, and building meaningful relationships with students and families.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history, geography, political science, global studies,
  education, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience teaching middle school social studies or humanities
  coursework.
• Demonstrated ability to teach research, writing, and analytical skills in
  developmentally appropriate ways.
• Strong classroom presence with the ability to foster respectful discussion,
  collaboration, and civic dialogue.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Enthusiasm for working with middle school students and supporting their academic and personal growth.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, and a list of three professional
references in that order, in one combined PDF, to Anna Hastings, Executive Assistant to the
Head of School (anhastings@sfprep.org).

About Santa Fe Prep

Santa Fe Prep is an independent school serving students in grades 7 through 12. We are an ambitious and diverse learning community dedicated to active discourse. We value our place in the community of Santa Fe, which enriches and defines us. We cultivate qualities of character, scholarship, and citizenship in our students that inspire them to act responsibly and compassionately at home, at school, and in the world.

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