Full-Time Middle School Humanities Teacher 

Reporting to the Middle School/Upper School Division Head, The Calverton School in Huntingtown, Maryland is seeking a full-time Middle School Humanities Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This individual will be responsible for teaching both English and History to 6th and 7th grade students. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, assessing, and modifying as necessary a dynamic student-centered secondary school humanities program that aligns with Calverton’s mission, values, and strategic values. Candidate must be able to foster critical thinking and analytical skills, be creative and resourceful when developing lesson plans that actively engage students in a variety of integrated activities; and able to develop rapport with students.  

Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 

• Teach 4 – 5 sections of Middle School Humanities (English and History), and possibly an elective 

• Possess experience and a passion for working with middle school students and find joy in supporting their overall academic, social, emotional, and ethical development 

• Differentiate instruction to meeting the diverse learning needs of all students and possess an understanding of learning styles and differences 

• Create a caring classroom community through thoughtful relationships with each student and family 

• Provide engaging, diverse, and student-centered learning experiences that have a solid pedagogical practice to drive joyful and hands-on learning focused on skill, inquiry, and confidence-building 

• Organize classroom with systems and structures to maximize student learning and engagement 

• Promote principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in both curriculum and classroom culture 

• Assess understanding through multiple types of assessment, including project-based learning  

• Provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and learning goals 

• Engage actively in professional development – individual and school-wide -  and bring a growth mindset to furthering knowledge and best educational practices 

• Attend all divisional, departmental, and school faculty meetings including professional development days 

• Participate broadly in the life of the school by attending events, chaperoning, advising, coaching, and sponsoring clubs 

• Bachelor’s degree in English, History or related field. A Master’s degree and coursework in Education is preferred 

• Minimum of 1-2 years of teaching experience 

• Enthusiasm for working with middle school students 

• Educational philosophy that aligns with the mission, values, and vision of The Calverton School 

• Proficient user of technology 

• Collaborative and effective communication with students, teachers, administrators, and families 

• Ability to contribute positively to a student-centered learning environment 

• Must pass Federal and State background check along with MSDE Employment History Review 

About The Calverton School

The Calverton School a college preparatory, day (and now boarding) school located in Huntingtown, Maryland, approximately 45 minutes east of Washington, D.C. and 30 minutes south of Annapolis, MD. The school enrolls 270 students in Preschool through Grade 12, and offers the IB program for 11th and 12th grades. All of the school’s graduates are accepted into four-year colleges and universities. Students come from five counties, including Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's, Anne Arundel and Prince George's.

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