St. Johns Country Day School, a pre-K through Grade 12 school located in Orange Park, FL, is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and team-oriented individual to teach World History in our Upper School. The ideal candidate will be one who can demonstrate creativity in the classroom, concern for student success, adaptability to challenges, and a team-oriented approach.  

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons for multiple sections of World History, including Advanced Placement (AP), predominately at the Grade 10 level
• Teach electives in the History and Social Studies Department as needed by Department Chair
• Prepare academic materials, including homework assignments, syllabi and instructional handouts; report to the department chair monthly regarding the effectiveness of concepts
• Facilitate classroom discussions and encourage the participation of all students, incorporating relevant reading and current events
• Grade papers, tests and homework, monitoring progress and adapting lesson plans to meet students’ needs
• Assess individual strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of each student, addressing issues as needed
• Uphold clearly communicated rules and behavior expectations for a disciplined and inclusive classroom setting
• Communicate with parents regarding noteworthy achievements, academic challenges, special considerations or concerns

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or history
• A minimum of five years teaching experience in the field of history and/or social studies

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Education and/or History, or related field
• AP teaching experience, particularly in World History
• Previous experience in the Harkness method

About St. Johns Country Day School

About St. Johns Country Day School St. Johns Country Day School is one of the leading non-sectarian independent schools in Jacksonville, Florida and maintains a Pre-K3 through Grade 12 school enrollment of about 500 students. Learn more at sjcds.net. Accreditations Florida Council of Independent Schools Cognia

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