Summary/ Objective:

Oxbridge Academy, a non-profit independent school serving grades 6–12 in West Palm Beach, Florida, seeks a full-time Middle School Humanities Teacher. This employee will adapt and bring to life an existing interdisciplinary Humanities curriculum that weaves together history, literature, and English Language Arts to spark curiosity and deepen understanding of the human experience. Through the exploration of meaningful questions, projects, and instruction, students will gain perspective and think critically about how people live, create, learn, share, and adapt across time and place. With a strong emphasis on reading critically, writing clearly and concisely, and communicating ideas effectively, the teacher will help students find relevance in their learning while developing a stronger sense of purpose, and voice.

The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity, connection, and strong communication skills through engaging, inquiry-based instruction that integrates reading, writing, history, and culture. This teacher should bring creativity and flexibility to the classroom, adapting instruction to meet the diverse needs of middle school learners while challenging students to grow as independent thinkers and learners. They will cultivate an environment where students feel seen, valued, and supported, building the confidence to think critically, communicate effectively, and take intellectual risks. Applicants with academic backgrounds or teaching experience in English, History, or interdisciplinary Humanities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Tasks/Essential Functions:

• Be enthusiastic about teaching Middle
• Combine thematic history units with Language Arts and Literature to create a course that holistically explores these subjects for Middle School Students.
• Work with the Middle School team to supervise and provide opportunities outside the classroom.
• Work with the Humanities team to scaffold and sequence Humanities instruction.
• Prepare learning activities in an environment that fosters collaboration, inquiry, innovation, and personal discovery.
• Provide meaningful feedback on both formative and summative
• Adapt and differentiate teaching methods and instructional material to meet students varying needs, abilities, and interests.
• Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate within the department, school community, and greater community on multidisciplinary projects and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records in the current student information system as required by law, policies, and administrative regulations.
• Observe students in a variety of educational environments and evaluate their academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, cultivating Oxbridge’s core values of kindness, courtesy, integrity, respect, and compassion.
• Advise a group of students and keep parents and legal guardians informed about student’s progress.

• Pursue relevant professional development to maintain expertise in subject matter, curriculum development, and teaching methods.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to engage the interest of middle and high school age
• Preferred, at least three years of relevant classroom teaching Ability to work well with students, parents, and all members of the Oxbridge community.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate improved learning, habits, and measurements of
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound

Oxbridge Academy is a non-profit, independent grade 6-12 school in West Palm Beach, Florida. Oxbridge Academy commits to being a community characterized by civility, respect, and trust; a school that fosters the virtues of discipline, perseverance, and responsibility. Oxbridge Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity at all levels, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic, background, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to ashlyn@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please, no phone calls.

About Oxbridge Academy

Oxbridge Academy is a private, independent school serving grades 6-12. Regardless of their economic background, our students have access to the best teachers and technology to learn the skills they need to be tomorrow’s leaders and innovators. Teachers at Oxbridge Academy foster a lifelong love of learning, spark curiosity, encourage students to make good choices, and serve as role models. They deliver their content expertise to their assigned classes so that all students have rigorous and inclusive access to the curriculum and instruction every day to meet their learning goals. In Curriculum Coordination Teams, teachers work collaboratively on such areas as creating and revising curriculum, reviewing student work, selecting and developing instructional resources, planning and coordinating portfolio and exhibition activities, meeting with specialists, and preparing common assessments.

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